Zesty Lemonade Puppy Chow snack

🍋 Zesty Lemonade Puppy Chow

A sunny, citrusy twist on the classic snack mix—sweet, tangy, and totally addictive! Perfect for summer parties or a bright treat any time of year.

📝 Ingredients

• 9 cups (225g) Rice Chex cereal

• 1½ cups (255g) white chocolate chips

• 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter

• 2 tbsp lemon zest (freshly grated)

• 3 tbsp (45ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

• 1½ cups (180g) powdered sugar

• ½ cup (60g) lemon-flavored instant pudding mix (*or ¼ cup extra powdered sugar + 1 tbsp lemon zest*)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Melt the Coating

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and butter.

2. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.

3. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice (mixture may thicken slightly).

2. Coat the Chex

1. Pour Rice Chex into a large bowl. Drizzle with the white chocolate mixture.

2. Gently fold with a spatula until evenly coated.

3. Add the Powder

1. In a large zip-top bag or bowl, mix powdered sugar and pudding mix.

2. Add the coated Chex and shake/toss until fully dusted.

4. Set & Serve

• Spread on parchment paper to cool and dry (15-20 mins).

• Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

💡 Pro Tips

• Extra zing? Add 1 tsp citric acid (or a pinch of powdered lemonade mix) to the sugar coating.

• No pudding mix? Use all powdered sugar + extra zest.

• For clusters: Let the coated Chex clump slightly before adding powder.

🍋 Why It Works

• Pudding mix adds a creamy lemon flavor without being too sour.

• Fresh zest + juice keep it bright and natural-tasting.

Sweet, tangy, and impossible to stop eating! 🌞✨

(P.S. Swap lime zest/juice for a tropical twist!)