Easy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow Recipe
Enjoy a delightful twist on the classic puppy chow snack with this Easy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow recipe. Crunchy cereal coated in white chocolate and strawberry powder creates a deliciously sweet and tangy treat that is perfect for snacking or sharing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approx. 8 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing, Melting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Strawberry Powder:
- 1-ounce package freeze-dried strawberries or dried strawberry powder
Cereal Mix:
- 4 cups rice or corn Chex mix cereal
Coating:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup icing sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Powder: Place strawberries in a food processor and chop them until they become a fine powder. Alternatively, use pre-packaged dried strawberry powder. Ensure the powder is evenly processed for a smooth mix.
- Mix Strawberry Powder with Sugar: Combine the strawberry powder with powdered sugar in a bowl, mixing until uniform in color. Transfer the mixture into a 1-gallon freezer bag and seal for later use.
- Melt and Coat Cereal with White Chocolate: Melt white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals in the microwave. Fold the melted chocolate into a bowl with cereal to coat evenly without crushing.
- Toss Cereal with Strawberry-Sugar Mix: Transfer the chocolate-coated cereal into the bag with the strawberry-sugar powder. Seal and gently toss to coat each piece evenly.
- Set and Store the Cereal Mix: Spread the coated cereal mix on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes to set. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake, Puppy Chow, Snack, Dessert, Easy Recipe
