Description

Brighten your snack time with this Zesty Lemonade Puppy Chow! This delightful treat combines crunchy Rice Chex cereal, creamy white chocolate, and refreshing lemon zest for an uplifting burst of flavor. Perfect for summer gatherings, movie nights, or as a cheerful pick-me-up any time of the year, this recipe is quick to prepare and fun for the whole family. Just mix, coat, and enjoy!

Ingredients

Scale

9 cups Rice Chex cereal
1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons lemon zest (freshly grated)
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ cup lemon-flavored instant pudding mix

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, add Rice Chex cereal.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips, unsalted butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Microwave in 20-second intervals until smooth.
Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently fold with a rubber spatula until coated.
In a resealable bag, mix powdered sugar and pudding mix. Add the coated cereal, seal tightly, and shake until evenly coated.
Spread the puppy chow on parchment paper to cool completely before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: None
Category: Snack/Dessert
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (50g)
Calories: 270
Sugar: 21g
Sodium: 40mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: For added crunch, consider mixing in crushed nuts or other cereals. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for freshness.