Lemonade Puppy Chow Snack Mix (Printable)

Sweet white chocolate meets bright citrus in this crunchy, coated cereal snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 6 cups rice cereal squares

→ Coating

02 - 1 cup white chocolate chips
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest

→ Powdered Mix

06 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
07 - 1/4 cup instant lemonade drink mix

# 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 - Combine white chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 minutes total.
04 - Stir lemon juice and lemon zest into the melted chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
05 - Pour the melted mixture over the cereal. Gently fold with a spatula until all pieces are evenly coated.
06 - Combine powdered sugar and instant lemonade mix in a large zip-top bag.
07 - Add the coated cereal to the bag. Seal and shake vigorously until all pieces are well-coated with the sugar mixture.
08 - Spread the puppy chow onto the prepared baking sheet to cool and set for approximately 10 minutes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The zesty lemon flavor cuts through the sweetness for a perfectly balanced treat
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes with minimal cleanup required
  • This snack keeps beautifully for days, making it ideal for prep-ahead entertaining
02 -
  • Work quickly once the chocolate is melted because it starts setting up faster than you expect
  • Make sure your cereal is completely coated before adding it to the sugar bag or you will get dry patches
  • The mixture will seem wet when you first shake it, but the sugar absorbs moisture as it cools
03 -
  • Use a microplane for the zest to avoid bitter pith in your final mixture
  • If the chocolate seizes, add a teaspoon of coconut oil and stir vigorously to smooth it out

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