Description
A refreshing twist on the classic Puppy Chow, featuring a zesty lemon flavor that makes for a delightful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Chex cereal: You can use either rice or corn Chex.
- 1 cup white chocolate chips: For creamy sweetness.
- 1/4 cup lemon juice: Freshly squeezed for a zesty kick.
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest: Adds an extra burst of lemon flavor.
- 1 cup powdered sugar: For coating the Puppy Chow.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional): Enhances flavors.
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients to stay organized.
- Melt the white chocolate chips and lemon juice in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Stir in the lemon zest into the melted chocolate mixture.
- In a large bowl, combine the Chex cereal with the melted chocolate mixture, stirring gently to coat.
- Transfer the coated cereal to a bowl with powdered sugar and toss until fully coated.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and let it cool for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon zest for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of powdered sugar or lemon juice.
- Consider adding nuts or dried fruits for extra texture.
- Experiment with alternative citrus flavors like lime or orange.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Puppy Chow, Snack, Dessert, Easy Recipe