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Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow

Puppy chow goes by many names: muddy buddies, monkey munch, and muddy munch among others. But, whatever you call this sweet treat the fact is that people of all ages love this candy. There have been a lot of variations on this classic over the years, from the traditional chocolate peanut butter to snickerdoodle flavor, but this strawberry shortcake puppy chow mix is absolutely one of my favorites.

The creamy white chocolate base is the perfect supporting actor for the star of the show: the freeze-dried strawberries. Alongside the crunch of the Chex cereal it’s a winning combination and one that doesn’t rely on peanut butter or milk chocolate.

This recipe calls for corn or rice Chex since they take on the flavors of the other ingredients really nicely and both of these varieties are gluten-free. And, if you use allergen-free white chocolate chips then you’ve got an indulgent dessert that even people with nut allergies or celiac disease can enjoy. And, it’s not everyday you can say that a treat that meets those qualifications tastes this amazing.

Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow

The process is really simple, too. You start with freeze dried strawberries and pulse them in the blender or food processor until they are powder consistency. If you can find freeze-dried strawberry powder then all the better, but it’s not as widely available. Then you mix this powder with confectioner’s sugar.

Next, melt the white chocolate in short bursts in the microwave until melted, but be careful not to overheat. You can also use a double boiler on low if you don’t have access to a microwave.

Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow

Gently toss the Chex together with the melted white chocolate in a bowl before transferring the mixture to a 1-gallon zippered plastic baggie along with the strawberry sugar. You can use a bowl instead and mix it by hand, but the bag method not only results in fewer broken Chex pieces, it’s also a handy way to store the mix once it’s ready to eat. Finally, lay the mix out on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes to set before returning to the bag for storage.

Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow

If you love the combination of creamy vanilla and bright strawberries then this strawberry shortcake puppy chow is for you!

Yield(s): Makes 8 servings

15m prep time

2m cook time

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Ingredients
  • 1 1-oz bag freeze-dried strawberries
  • 4 cups rice or corn Chex cereal
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Preparation
  1. Place strawberries in a food processor and chop until they become a fine powder. Alternatively you could also use pre-packaged dried strawberry powder.
  2. Combine strawberry powder and powdered sugar in a bowl and mix until all one color. Pour mixture into 1-gallon freezer bag and seal.
  3. Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring between each one until completely melted. Do not overheat. Fold chocolate together with cereal in a large bowl until coated, but do not crush the cereal. Transfer to baggie and gently toss to coat each piece of cereal.
  4. Lay out the mix on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the chocolate. Store in an airtight container and enjoy.

Recipe adapted from The Toasty Kitchen.


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