Sweet & Easy Strawberry Puppy Chow Snack Mix
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Sweeten your snack game with this festive Strawberry Puppy Chow! Perfectly coated in creamy white chocolate, powdered sugar, and blended freeze-dried strawberries, this treat is a delicious twist on the classic puppy chow. It’s the perfect no bake Valentine’s Day treat, or any occasion you need a red or pink sweet snack.
Whether you’re making this Strawberry Muddy Buddies recipe for a Valentine’s Day party, gifting it to friends, or indulging in a sweet treat yourself, this recipe is quick, easy, and sure to become a favorite.
My kids like taking this as Valentine’s theme treat bags for their classmates. It’s also a fun and colorful Valentine’s Party treat for school or work parties.
What I love about this recipe, besides how tasty and quick it is, is it’s versatility. It also works well as a sweet Birthday party snack that has a red or pink theme. Or change out the M&M colors & mix-ins for different holidays.
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Puppy Chow Recipe
- Fun & Colorful: The pink strawberry coating and Valentine’s-themed additions make this treat perfect for the holiday.
- Quick & Simple: Ready in under 30 minutes, this no-bake recipe is ideal for busy parents.
- Irresistible Flavor: The combination of sweet strawberries, white chocolate, and a crunchy cereal base is simply delicious.
💖 Also try our quick Valentine’s Oreos recipe or Valentine’s M&M and peanut butter cookies
Ingredients for Strawberry Puppy Chow
You will need:
- 2 cups cinnamon Chex cereal
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips, melted
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, blended
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup Valentine’s M&M’s
- ⅓ cup mini marshmallows
It makes about 3 cups of puppy chow, or 4 servings. So you can double or triple the recipe as needed.
If you’d like a gluten free version, just make sure it’s a gluten free Chex cereal, and that you use gluten free options for the other ingredients & your mix ins.
This goes well with our Valentine’s pretzel snacks too.
Instructions
1. Prepare the Strawberry Coating
Place the freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor and blend until they form a fine powder. Transfer the strawberry powder to a bowl and set it aside.
2. Melt the White Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals at 50% power. Make sure to stir between intervals until smooth.
Be careful not to overheat, as white chocolate can burn easily.
3. Coat the Cereal
In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the Chex cereal with the melted white chocolate. Stir carefully to avoid breaking the cereal pieces. Ensure each piece is evenly coated.
4. Toss with Strawberry Powder and Powdered Sugar
In a large zip-top bag, combine the powdered sugar and blended freeze-dried strawberries.
Add the white chocolate-coated cereal to the bag, seal tightly, and shake vigorously until all cereal pieces are evenly coated with the sugar mixture.
PRO TIP: If you don’t want to use a plastic ziploc bag, you can also mix the powdered sugar and blended strawberries by hand in a bowl. Then sprinkle the mixture over the bowl of white chocolate covered Chex cereal a little at a time, ensuring you are mixing it all in.
5. Add Mix-Ins
Pour the coated cereal into a serving bowl and add the Valentine’s M&M’s and mini marshmallows. Gently toss to mix everything together.
6. Serve & Enjoy
Your Strawberry Puppy Chow is ready to serve!
Make treat bags out of it, or place in a fun serving bowl for everyone to enjoy.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips & Notes:
- Prevent Cereal Breakage: When mixing the cereal with melted chocolate, use a light hand or a silicone spatula to avoid breaking the pieces.
- Customize Your Mix-Ins: Swap out the Valentine’s M&M’s and marshmallows for your favorites, or use other themed treats to suit different holidays or occasions.
- Double the Recipe: This recipe can easily be doubled if you’re making it for a larger crowd.
- Add Extra Strawberry Flavor: For even more strawberry goodness, mix in a handful of chopped dried strawberries.
- Store Properly: Keep your puppy chow in an airtight container to maintain its crunch and freshness.
This Strawberry Puppy Chow recipe is the perfect combination of crunchy, sweet, and festive. Whether you’re serving it at a Valentine’s party or enjoying it as a fun treat with family and friends, it’s guaranteed to spread the love. Happy snacking!
Also try our other favorite sweet treats:
Strawberry Puppy Chow Snack Mix
Sweeten your snack game with this festive Strawberry Puppy Chow! Perfectly coated in creamy white chocolate, powdered sugar, and blended freeze-dried strawberries, this treat is a delicious twist on the classic puppy chow. It's the perfect no bake Valentine's Day treat, or any occasion you need a red or pink sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cinnamon Chex cereal
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips; melted
- 1/2 cup freeze dried strawberries; blended
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup Valentine's M&M's
- 1/3 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
1. Prepare the Strawberry Coating
Place the freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor and blend until they form a fine powder. Transfer the strawberry powder to a bowl and set it aside.
2. Melt the White Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals at 50% power. Make sure to stir between intervals until smooth.
Be careful not to overheat, as white chocolate can burn easily.
3. Coat the Cereal
In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the Chex cereal with the melted white chocolate. Stir carefully to avoid breaking the cereal pieces. Ensure each piece is evenly coated.
4. Toss with Strawberry Powder and Powdered Sugar
In a large zip-top bag, combine the powdered sugar and blended freeze-dried strawberries.
Add the white chocolate-coated cereal to the bag, seal tightly, and shake vigorously until all cereal pieces are evenly coated with the sugar mixture.
5. Add Mix-Ins
Pour the coated cereal into a serving bowl and add the Valentine’s M&M's and marshmallows. Gently toss to mix everything together.
6. Serve & Enjoy
Your Strawberry Puppy Chow is ready to serve! Make treat bags out of it, or place in a fun serving bowl for everyone to enjoy.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Prevent Cereal Breakage: When mixing the cereal with melted chocolate, use a light hand or a silicone spatula to avoid breaking the pieces.
- Customize Your Mix-Ins: Swap out the Valentine’s M&M's and marshmallows for your favorites, or use other themed treats to suit different holidays or occasions.
- Double the Recipe: This recipe can easily be doubled if you’re making it for a larger crowd.
- Add Extra Strawberry Flavor: For even more strawberry goodness, mix in a handful of chopped dried strawberries.
- Store Properly: Keep your puppy chow in an airtight container to maintain its crunch and freshness.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 508Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 84mgCarbohydrates: 105gFiber: 35gSugar: 48gProtein: 6g
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered from online calculators.
