Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow
A no-bake, sweet-and-crunchy puppy chow inspired by strawberry shortcake. White chocolate–coated rice cereal is tossed with freeze-dried strawberries, graham cracker crumbs, and powdered sugar for an addictive, shareable treat.
Servings: 10 cups
Calories: 190kcal
Cost: 1
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- microwave-safe bowl
- rubber spatula
- zip-top bags
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Place freeze-dried strawberries in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin into a mix of powder and small chunks. Set aside half for finishing.
- Microwave white chocolate chips and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
- Place cereal in a large bowl. Drizzle melted chocolate over the cereal and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Fold in half of the crushed strawberries and all of the graham cracker crumbs until evenly distributed.
- Transfer mixture to a gallon zip-top bag. Add powdered sugar, seal tightly, and shake until fully coated.
- Spread puppy chow on parchment paper to cool for 10 minutes. Toss with remaining crushed strawberries before serving.
Notes
Use freeze-dried strawberries only—fresh fruit adds moisture and will make the snack soggy. Let coated cereal cool fully before adding powdered sugar.