This Chocolate Strawberry Puppy Chow is a fun, no-bake twist on the classic snack mix you know and love! Made with semi-sweet chocolate chips, a touch of peanut butter, and plenty of crushed freeze-dried strawberries, it’s sweet and crunchy, with a fruity kick. Whether you're whipping it up for a party, packing it for a road trip, or just satisfying a chocolate-covered strawberry craving, this easy treat comes together in minutes and disappears just as fast.
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Spatula
- Mini food processor or zip-seal bag
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 ¾ cups freeze-dried strawberries
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Add the cereal to a large mixing bowl
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Add to your cereal bowl and stir to coat
- In a food processor or zip-top bag, add 1 ¼ cups of your strawberries and crush to a mostly fine powder. Add in your salt and give a stir/shake to combine
- Pour the crushed strawberries into the bowl with the cereal and stir until evenly coated
- Add your powdered sugar into the bowl and stir until fully coated
- Add your remaining ½ cup of freeze-dried strawberries to your food processor or bag and lightly crush until chunky but not powdered. Stir into your cereal mixture
- Leave to set for 15-20 minutes so the chocolate can firm before storing in an airtight container
