Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow
A sweet and crunchy snack mix inspired by strawberry shortcake, combining Chex cereal with white chocolate, strawberry flavoring, and powdered sugar.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 5 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, ground into powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Place Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently stir to coat evenly.
- In a large ziplock bag, combine powdered sugar, strawberry cake mix, ground freeze-dried strawberries, and salt.
- Add the coated cereal to the bag, seal, and shake until the cereal is fully coated.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet to cool and set.
- Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure the white chocolate is fully melted to avoid clumps.
- Use a food processor to finely grind freeze-dried strawberries.
- Can be stored at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Strawberry shortcake puppy chow, snack mix, Chex mix, no-bake dessert