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Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow

Delightful Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow for Easy Snacking

A quick, no-bake dessert that's a crowd-pleaser, this Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow combines chocolaty cereal with strawberries and Oreos.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 cups Rice Chex cereal any puffed cereal can work as a substitute
  • 10 cookies Golden Oreos can use regular Oreos or gluten-free cookies
For the Coating
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips can swap for dark chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil can be replaced with vegetable oil
For the Flavor
  • ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries or crushed freeze-dried raspberries
  • ½ cup strawberry cake mix can use vanilla cake mix with added freeze-dried strawberries
For Sweetness
  • 1 cup powdered sugar can reduce or substitute with a natural sweetener

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Ziploc bag
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow
  1. Begin by placing 6 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl. Ensure the cereal is gently broken up but not crushed.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of white chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  3. Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the prepared Rice Chex cereal and gently fold until every piece is evenly coated.
  4. In a large gallon-sized Ziploc bag, combine 1 cup of powdered sugar, ½ cup of strawberry cake mix, and ½ cup of crushed freeze-dried strawberries along with 10 crushed Golden Oreos. Shake until well mixed.
  5. Spread the coated mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and allow it to cool for about 15 minutes at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 12gIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunchiness. This sugary treat can last up to a week.

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