Description
Delightful Lemonade Puppy Chow brings zesty citrus magic to classic snack mix, blending sweet and tangy flavors. Crisp cereal coated with lemon-infused white chocolate creates an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 9 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn variety)
- 1 1/4 cups (200 grams) white chocolate chips
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (56 grams) unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) lemonade powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing vessel and transfer Chex cereal, ensuring even distribution across the container’s base.
- Utilize a microwave-safe receptacle to amalgamate white chocolate chips, butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Heat in precise 30-second increments, thoroughly stirring between each interval until achieving a lustrous, homogeneous consistency.
- Cascade the molten white chocolate concoction over the cereal, employing a gentle folding technique to guarantee comprehensive and uniform coverage of each crisp morsel.
- Procure a generously sized resealable plastic bag and introduce powdered sugar and lemonade powder, creating a vibrant citrusy coating mixture.
- Transfer the fully enrobed cereal into the bag, securely seal the opening, and execute vigorous shaking motions to ensure each piece becomes completely encased in the zesty powdered sugar blend.
- Arrange the sugar-dusted cereal onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing natural cooling and preventing clumping.
- Once thoroughly cooled and crisp, transfer the lemonade puppy chow to an hermetic storage container to maintain optimal texture and freshness.
- Recommended serving temperature: room temperature | Ideal storage: up to 5 days in sealed container.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality lemons for the most vibrant citrus flavor that will make your puppy chow sing with zesty brightness.
- Stir the white chocolate mixture gently to prevent seizing and ensure a smooth, creamy coating on the Chex cereal.
- Shake the bag thoroughly but carefully to get an even, light dusting of powdered sugar and lemonade mix on each piece.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular Chex cereal with gluten-free Chex to accommodate dietary restrictions without losing the delicious lemony crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Mocktails
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 183
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg