Lemonade Puppy Chow Snack (Printable)
A citrusy spin on classic puppy chow featuring white chocolate and lemon
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 6 cups rice cereal squares (such as Chex)
→ Coating
02 - 1 cup white chocolate chips
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
→ Powdered Mix
06 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
07 - 1/4 cup instant lemonade drink mix (unsweetened)
# How to Make It:
01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
02 - Place the rice cereal squares in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted (about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes total).
04 - Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest until fully incorporated.
05 - Pour the melted mixture over the cereal. Gently fold with a spatula until all pieces are evenly coated.
06 - In a large zip-top bag, combine powdered sugar and instant lemonade mix.
07 - Add the coated cereal to the bag. Seal and shake vigorously until all pieces are well-coated.
08 - Spread the puppy chow onto the prepared baking sheet to cool and set for about 10 minutes.
09 - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- The combination of bright citrus and creamy white chocolate hits that perfect sweet tart balance that keeps you reaching for just one more handful
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but looks like you spent way more effort on it than you actually did
02 -
- Microwaving white chocolate can be tricky since it seizes easily, so stick to those short intervals and stir religiously between each one
- The coating needs to cool completely before you store it, otherwise it will clump together into one giant sticky mess
03 -
- Use a really large mixing bowl for the coating step because I learned the hard way that cereal goes everywhere when you try to shake it in a bag that is too small
- Zest your lemon before you juice it, it is so much easier to handle the whole fruit when it has not been squeezed yet