Description
Looking for a fun, colorful snack that’s quick to make and loved by everyone? Sweet Easy Neapolitan Puppy Chow Snack Mix brings together the classic flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry in a crunchy, sweet treat that’s perfect for parties, holidays, or easy snacking. This easy recipe is ideal for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or dessert idea—plus, it’s make-ahead friendly and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
3 cups Rice Chex cereal
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup strawberry candy melts (or 1 cup white chocolate chips + 2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (divided, for coating)
2 tablespoons butter (divided)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (divided)
1 cup mini pretzels (optional)
1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries (optional, for garnish or extra flavor)
Instructions
1. Line two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper. Divide Rice Chex evenly into three large bowls (1 cup per bowl).
2. For the chocolate layer: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup milk chocolate chips with 2/3 tablespoon butter. Pour over one bowl of cereal, stir gently to coat, transfer to a large zip-top bag, add 1/2 cup powdered sugar, seal, and shake to coat. Spread on a prepared sheet to cool.
3. For the vanilla layer: Melt 1 cup white chocolate chips with 2/3 tablespoon butter and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour over the second bowl of cereal, stir, bag with 1/2 cup powdered sugar, shake, and cool on the sheet.
4. For the strawberry layer: Melt 1 cup strawberry candy melts (or 1 cup white chocolate chips with 2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder) plus 2/3 tablespoon butter and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour over the last bowl, stir, bag with 1/2 cup powdered sugar, shake, and cool.
5. When all cereal is set and cool, combine the three flavors in a large bowl. Add mini pretzels and freeze-dried strawberries if desired. Toss gently and serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Always let each layer cool before combining to prevent sticking or color bleeding.
You can substitute any Chex-style cereal or Crispix for the base.
For extra fun, toss in mini marshmallows, sprinkles, or even chopped dried fruit.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 155mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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