Easy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow – No-Bake Snack
Easy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow is a quick, no-bake snack mix made with crispy Chex cereal, luscious white chocolate, powdered freeze-dried strawberries, and a dusting of powdered sugar. This fruity twist on classic puppy chow is sweet, tangy, and ready in just 15 minutes—perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or cozy movie nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings (½ cup each)
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice or Corn Chex cereal
- 1½ cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each. Stir in vanilla extract if using.
- Crush freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder using a food processor or blender; set aside.
- Place cereal in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with melted white chocolate, gently folding until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle powdered freeze-dried strawberries over the coated cereal and mix until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to a large zip-top bag, add powdered sugar, seal, and shake until fully coated.
- Spread the coated cereal on the prepared baking sheet to cool for about 10 minutes before serving or storing.
Notes
- Swap strawberries for raspberries or blueberries for variety.
- Add mini marshmallows, chopped nuts, or pretzels after coating for extra crunch.
- Use gluten-free Chex for a gluten-free version.
- Best stored at room temperature; avoid refrigeration to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
