Lemonade Puppy Chow Snack Mix (Printable Version)

Sweet and tangy cereal snack with white chocolate and fresh lemon zest, perfect for summer entertaining.

# What You 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 Steps:

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 into the melted mixture.
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 with the sugar mixture.
08 - Spread the puppy chow onto the prepared baking sheet to cool and set for about 10 minutes.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of tart lemonade powder and creamy white chocolate creates an addictive sweet-tangy balance that regular puppy chow cannot match
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes but looks like you put way more thought into it
  • The vibrant flavor instantly transports you to porch swings and warm summer evenings
02 -
  • White chocolate seizes if even a drop of water gets into it while melting, so make sure your lemon juice is stirred in after melting, not before
  • The coating sets quickly once poured, so work in small batches if you are new to making puppy chow
  • Humidity can make this snack sticky, so store it in a cool dry place or even the refrigerator during summer months
03 -
  • Use a really large bowl when tossing the cereal with the melted chocolate because smaller bowls lead to uneven coating and lost pieces
  • The shake method works better than stirring for the powdered coating because it distributes evenly without crushing the cereal

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