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Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow

A sweet and crunchy no-bake strawberry snack made with white chocolate, cereal, and freeze-dried strawberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Puppy Chow
  • 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1.5 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil optional
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup freeze-dried strawberries crushed
  • 0.75 cup vanilla sandwich cookies crushed
  • 0.5 tsp strawberry extract optional
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Place cereal in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Melt white chocolate and coconut oil in microwave, stirring until smooth.
  3. Stir in crushed freeze-dried strawberries, strawberry extract, and salt.
  4. Pour melted mixture over cereal and gently fold to coat evenly.
  5. Transfer to a large bag, add powdered sugar and crushed cookies, and shake to coat.
  6. Spread on parchment-lined baking sheet and let set 15–20 minutes.
  7. Store in airtight container and serve.

Notes

Use freeze-dried strawberries only to avoid soggy texture. Store in airtight container for freshness.