Description
Zesty lemonade puppy chow sparks summer snacking magic with tangy citrus and sweet powdered sugar coating. Crisp cereal clusters deliver refreshing flavor that makes snack time delightfully irresistible for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 cups (240 g) rice cereal squares
- 1 cup (180 g) white chocolate chips or candy melts
- ½ cup (100 g) powdered lemonade mix
Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating:
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Empty the crisp rice cereal into a spacious mixing vessel, creating a pristine base for the zesty transformation.
- Gently melt white chocolate chips using either microwave technique or traditional double boiler method, ensuring a silky smooth liquid consistency.
- Incorporate vibrant lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, and classic vanilla extract into the molten white chocolate, whisking until perfectly integrated.
- Carefully cascade the lemony chocolate mixture over the cereal, using a flexible spatula to delicately fold and enrobe each morsel with the citrusy coating.
- Prepare a generous resealable container or bag, combining tangy powdered lemonade mix with fine powdered sugar to create a bright, sweet exterior dusting.
- Transfer the chocolate-covered cereal pieces into the prepared vessel, sealing securely and performing a vigorous shake to achieve complete and even coverage.
- Distribute the coated clusters onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing natural air circulation to set the delicate exterior.
- Once thoroughly dried and crisp, transfer the lemon-infused treats to an airtight storage container, preserving their delightful crunch and zesty flavor profile.
Notes
- Swap regular cereal with gluten-free Chex for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the same crunchy texture and zesty flavor profile.
- Reduce sugar content by using sugar-free powdered lemonade mix and replacing some powdered sugar with powdered monk fruit sweetener for a lighter treat.
- Choose white chocolate chips with higher cocoa butter content to ensure smoother melting and a more luxurious coating that clings evenly to the cereal.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for an intense, bright citrus punch that elevates the overall taste and creates a more complex flavor compared to artificial lemonade mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 27 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg