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Easy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow

Crunchy strawberry shortcake flavored puppy chow made with Rice Chex, white chocolate, and freeze-dried strawberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 large bowl puppy chow
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 cup strawberry cake mix
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries crushed

Instructions
 

  • Place the Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Add the white chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Microwave the chocolate mixture in 30 second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes total.
  • Stir the vanilla bean paste into the melted chocolate until evenly combined.
  • Pour the warm vanilla white chocolate over the Rice Chex cereal.
  • Gently fold the cereal with a spatula until all of the pieces are evenly coated in the chocolate.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the strawberry cake mix and powdered sugar until no lumps remain.
  • Stir the crushed freeze-dried strawberries into the strawberry cake mix and powdered sugar mixture.
  • While the chocolate on the cereal is still tacky, sprinkle the strawberry mixture over the coated cereal.
  • Gently toss the cereal until every piece is well coated in the strawberry cake and sugar mixture.
  • Spread the coated cereal in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Let the puppy chow sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until fully set and dry to the touch, then break apart any large clusters and serve or store in an airtight container.

Notes

- Store cooled puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For easier coating, work in batches by adding part of the cereal and strawberry mixture at a time.
- If your kitchen is warm, you can briefly chill the tray to help the coating set, but do not let condensation form.
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