Lemonade Puppy Chow Snack (Printable)

Sweet citrus-coated cereal squares with white chocolate and fresh lemon flavors for summer snacking.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 6 cups rice cereal squares (such as Chex)

→ Coating

02 - 1 cup white chocolate chips
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)

→ Powdered Mix

06 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
07 - 1/4 cup instant lemonade drink mix (unsweetened)

# Steps:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
02 - Place the rice cereal squares in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted (about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes total).
04 - Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest until fully incorporated.
05 - Pour the melted mixture over the cereal. Gently fold with a spatula until all pieces are evenly coated.
06 - In a large zip-top bag, combine powdered sugar and instant lemonade mix.
07 - Add the coated cereal to the bag. Seal and shake vigorously until all pieces are well-coated.
08 - Spread the puppy chow onto the prepared baking sheet to cool and set for about 10 minutes.
09 - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The bright lemon flavor cuts through the sweetness, making it impossible to stop at just one handful
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but tastes like you spent much longer on something special
02 -
  • White chocolate can seize and turn grainy if even a drop of water gets into it while melting, so make sure all your utensils are completely dry
  • Adding the lemon juice slowly while constantly stirring helps prevent the melted chocolate from breaking and becoming clumpy
03 -
  • Use a microplane to zest your lemon, avoiding the bitter white pith underneath
  • Let the white chocolate mixture cool for about 30 seconds before pouring it over the cereal so it coats more evenly without making the cereal soggy

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