Sweet Easy Neapolitan Puppy Chow Snack Mix Recipe
Sweet Easy Neapolitan Puppy Chow Snack Mix is a delightful treat combining three distinct flavors of chocolate-coated Rice Chex cereal. This recipe layers milk chocolate, vanilla white chocolate, and strawberry white chocolate flavored with strawberry gelatin powder, all dusted with powdered sugar for a fun and tasty snack mix perfect for parties or casual munching.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 cups of snack mix, serving 6-8 people 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredient
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
Chocolate Layers
- 1 4 oz white chocolate chips (for vanilla layer)
- 1 4 oz white chocolate chips (for strawberry layer)
- 1 4 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 tablespoon per flavor layer)
Flavorings & Coating
- 1 tablespoon strawberry gelatin powder (for strawberry layer)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for vanilla layer)
- 1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar (divided equally, 1/2 cup per layer)
Instructions
- Divide the Cereal: Separate the 3 cups of Rice Chex cereal into three equal portions, placing each in its own large bowl to prepare for individual flavor coatings.
- Milk Chocolate Layer: Melt the milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in the microwave using short bursts, stirring until smooth. Pour this mixture over one bowl of cereal, stir well to coat, then transfer into a zip-top bag containing 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Shake the bag thoroughly to cover the cereal evenly, then set aside to cool.
- Vanilla White Chocolate Layer: Melt 4 oz of white chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pour this melted vanilla chocolate over the second bowl of cereal and stir to coat evenly. Place the coated cereal into a separate zip-top bag with 1/2 cup powdered sugar, shake well to coat, and set aside.
- Strawberry White Chocolate Layer: Melt the remaining 4 oz of white chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Stir in 1 tablespoon of strawberry gelatin powder until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended. Pour this strawberry chocolate over the third bowl of cereal, stir to coat thoroughly, then toss into a zip-top bag with 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Shake well and set aside to cool.
- Combine and Serve: Once all three flavored batches have cooled and powdered sugar has set, combine them gently in one large serving bowl. Mix lightly to blend the flavors and serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Use short microwave bursts and stir frequently when melting chocolate to prevent burning.
- Ensure the chocolate mixture is smooth before pouring over the cereal for even coating.
- Use separate zip-top bags for each flavor to keep layers distinct before combining.
- Store the finished snack mix in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 1 week.
- Feel free to substitute semi-sweet chocolate for milk chocolate based on preference.
Keywords: Neapolitan Puppy Chow, sweet snack mix, chocolate Chex mix, easy snack, chocolate cereal snack, white chocolate, strawberry gelatin, party snack
