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A bowl of lemon puppy chow with powdered sugar and lemon slices.

Lemon Puppy Chow

A sweet and tangy twist on classic puppy chow, this lemon-flavored version features crunchy Chex cereal coated in white chocolate, fresh lemon zest, and powdered sugar.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 cups
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • Zip-Top Bag or Container

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Chex or Corn Chex cereal
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips melted
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 lemon zest from one fresh lemon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar for coating

Instructions
 

  • Melt the white chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
  • Pour the Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the melted lemon-chocolate mixture over the cereal, gently tossing to coat evenly.
  • Transfer the coated cereal into a large zip-top bag. Add the powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake until all pieces are fully coated. Enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for a firmer texture. For an extra tangy kick, add a pinch of citric acid to the powdered sugar.
Keyword Lemon, Muddy Buddies, No-Bake, Puppy Chow