Lemon Puppy Chow That’s Sweet, Tangy, and Easy to Make
Lemon puppy chow is a sweet, tangy, and crunchy no-bake snack made with cereal, white chocolate, and lemon flavor, perfect for quick treats and parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups rice cereal squares (such as Chex)
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest or 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place the cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips and butter in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in lemon zest or lemon extract until fully combined.
- Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently mix until evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated cereal into a large zip-top bag or container with powdered sugar.
- Shake well until all pieces are fully coated.
- Spread onto a baking sheet and let cool for 15–20 minutes until set.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Do not overheat the chocolate to avoid clumping.
- Mix gently to prevent breaking the cereal.
- Use lemon zest for a more natural flavor.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely before storing.
- Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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