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Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow

Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow: Sweet Treat for Your Loved Ones

Enjoy this Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow, a sweet treat packed with flavors and fun colors, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cereal Base
  • 6 cups Chex Cereal Use any flavor you prefer.
For the Sweet Coating
  • 3/4 cup Strawberry Cake Mix Swap with any cake mix flavor if desired.
  • 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar Helps coat the cereal.
For the Candy Melts
  • 1 cup Red Candy Melts Can substitute with chocolate or other color melts.
  • 1 cup White Candy Melts Can be exchanged for vanilla or other varieties.
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1 cup Valentine M&M’s Consider using seasonal or favorite candy options.
  • 2 tablespoons Valentine Sprinkles Feel free to use different themed sprinkles.

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Zip lock bags
  • Parchment paper
  • Large bowl
  • Medium bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow
  1. Split 6 cups of Chex cereal into two medium bowls, placing 3 cups in each bowl.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup of strawberry cake mix with 3/4 cup of powdered sugar and whisk until well blended.
  3. Melt 1 cup of red candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  4. Pour the melted red candy over one bowl of Chex cereal and stir to coat evenly.
  5. Transfer the coated cereal into a gallon zip lock bag with 3/4 cup of the cake mixture, seal tightly, and shake vigorously.
  6. Spread the Puppy Chow onto parchment paper to cool for about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Melt 1 cup of white candy melts following the same method as the red candy.
  8. Pour the melted white candy over the second bowl of Chex cereal and stir gently to coat.
  9. Place the white coated cereal in another zip lock bag with the remaining cake mixture. Seal, shake, and spread on parchment paper to cool.
  10. Once both mixtures have cooled, combine them in a large bowl with 1 cup of Valentine M&M's and 2 tablespoons of sprinkles.
  11. Gently mix all ingredients to combine, then serve in bowls or bag it for sharing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 16gIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week for best freshness.

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