Description
Lemonade Puppy Chow is a refreshing and sweet snack mix featuring crunchy Rice Chex cereal coated in a tangy white chocolate and lemonade mix. Perfect for summer gatherings or a light, citrusy treat, this no-cook recipe blends bright lemon zest and instant lemonade powder for a unique twist on classic puppy chow.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons instant lemonade drink mix (like Country Time)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the cereal: Pour the Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside to make coating easier later.
- Melt the white chocolate: Place white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat them in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted.
- Add flavorings: Stir the vanilla extract and lemon zest into the melted white chocolate to incorporate the lemon flavor fully.
- Coat the cereal: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal and gently fold the cereal to coat evenly without crushing the pieces.
- Mix sugar and lemonade powder: In a large zip-top plastic bag, combine the powdered sugar and instant lemonade drink mix, shaking the bag to blend thoroughly.
- Coat the cereal with the sugar mixture: Add the chocolate-coated cereal into the bag with the sugar and lemonade powder. Seal the bag securely and shake vigorously until every piece of cereal is well coated.
- Set and store: Spread the coated mixture on a baking sheet in a single layer to allow it to cool and set. Once dry, transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- For an extra tart flavor, increase the instant lemonade mix by 1 tablespoon.
- You can substitute white candy melts for the white chocolate chips if preferred.
- Make sure to shake the cereal gently when coating to avoid crushing.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
