Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow
A sweet, no-bake Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow that’s fluffy, powdery, and packed with nostalgic strawberry flavor, perfect for parties, gifting, or snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 6 cups rice or corn square cereal
- 1.5 cups white chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup strawberry cake mix (heat-treated)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and butter together in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently toss until evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl or large zip-top bag, combine the strawberry cake mix, powdered sugar, and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Add the coated cereal to the strawberry mixture and stir or shake until fully coated.
- Spread the puppy chow onto a baking sheet and let it cool and set for about 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Heat-treat cake mix before using for safety.
- Handle gently to avoid crushing the cereal.
- Add extra freeze-dried strawberries for stronger flavor.
- Perfect for gifting in small bags or jars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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