Lemon Puppy Chow Snack Mix Recipe
Introducing Lemon Puppy Chow, a delightful spin on the traditional Muddy Buddies recipe, bringing a burst of citrusy delight to each bite. This snack merges the crunch of Chex cereal with the tangy sweetness of lemon.
Servings: 8 servings, 2-3/4 quarts
Calories: 1.157kcal
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Ingredients
- 5 Cups Rice Chex
- 4 Cups Corn Chex
- 11/2 Cups White Baking Chips
- 4 Teaspoons Lemon Zest grated
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1/4 Cup Butter softened
- 11/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
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Instructions
Stove Top Directions:
- Place cereal in a large bowl and set aside.
- Make the lemon zest and set aside.
- In the top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over hot water, add the baking chips, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Melt the chips and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until blended.
- Pour the lemon chocolate mixture over the cereal. Gently toss to coat.
- Add powdered sugar and gently toss to coat. For the plastic bag option: add the powdered sugar to a 2-gallon resealable food storage plastic bag. Add in the cereal mixture, seal the bag, and shake until all the cereal is well-coated.
- Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Microwave Directions:
- Use a microwavable bowl. Microwave white chocolate baking chips, butter, lemon zest, and juice uncovered on high for 1 minute. Stir.
- Microwave for 30 more seconds and stir. If the mixture isn’t smooth, continue microwaving for 15-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the cereal, gently stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Add powdered sugar and gently toss to coat. For the plastic bag method: add the powdered sugar to a 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag. Add in the cereal mixture, seal bag, and shake until all the cereal is well-coated.
- Spread onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 1.157kcal | Carbohydrates: 186g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 429mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 157g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 371mg | Iron: 10mg
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