Description
This Easy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow recipe is a delightful twist on the classic muddy buddies snack. Sweet, crunchy, and bursting with strawberry flavor, it’s a no-bake treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Coating:
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries (finely crushed)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup golden cake mix (dry)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal: Place the Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- Melt the White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the melted chocolate over the cereal, stirring gently to coat evenly.
- Prepare the Coating: In a separate bowl, combine the powdered sugar, crushed strawberries, and golden cake mix.
- Coat the Cereal Again: Transfer the coated cereal into a zip-top bag, add the sugar mixture, seal, and shake until fully coated.
- Cool and Serve: Spread the puppy chow on a baking sheet to set for 10–15 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
- Ensure the freeze-dried strawberries are finely crushed for optimal coating.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
