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Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow

Delicious Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow for Sweet Celebrations

This Valentine's Day Puppy Chow offers a delightful mix of strawberry and chocolate flavors for sweet celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snacks
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 cups Chex Cereal Any flavor can be used.
  • 3/4 cup Strawberry Cake Mix Used dry, unprepared.
  • 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Red Candy Melts Can substitute with other colors.
  • 1 cup White Candy Melts Same substitution rules apply.
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Valentine M&Ms Seasonal M&Ms can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Valentine Sprinkles Use any themed sprinkles available.

Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowl
  • zip-lock bag
  • spatula
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Cereal: Divide 6 cups of Chex cereal into two bowls, placing 3 cups in each.
  2. Mix the Sweet Coating: Combine 3/4 cup of strawberry cake mix and 3/4 cup of powdered sugar in a separate bowl.
  3. Melt the Red Candy: Melt 1 cup of red candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl.
  4. Coat the First Batch of Cereal: Pour the melted red candy over the first bowl of Chex cereal.
  5. Shake to Coat: Place the coated cereal along with 3/4 cup of the cake mixture into a zip-lock bag.
  6. Cool the Coated Cereal: Spread the coated cereal onto parchment paper to cool for about 10 minutes.
  7. Melt the White Candy: Melt 1 cup of white candy melts, similar to the red candy.
  8. Coat the Second Batch of Cereal: Pour the white candy over the second bowl of Chex cereal.
  9. Final Coating Shake: Transfer the white-coated cereal into another zip-lock bag with the remaining cake mix.
  10. Combine and Add Mix-ins: In a large bowl, combine both cooled mixtures and add 1 cup of Valentine M&Ms and 2 tablespoons of Valentine sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 110mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Keep in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness. Experiment with colored candy melts for seasonal variations.

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