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Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow

Irresistible Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow for Sweet Moments

This Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow blends Chex cereal with chocolate and sprinkles, making it a perfect treat for the festive season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Puppy Chow
  • 6 cups Chex Cereal Feel free to swap for any gluten-free cereal.
  • 3/4 cup Strawberry Cake Mix Can be replaced with vanilla cake mix for a classic taste.
  • 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar Consider using organic powdered sugar for a cleaner option.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Red Candy Melts Can substitute with white chocolate.
  • 1 cup White Candy Melts Colored chocolate melts can be used for more variety.
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Valentine M&Ms Regular M&Ms work great too!
  • 2 tablespoons Valentine Sprinkles Feel free to use any themed sprinkles.

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Zip-lock bag
  • Large serving bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Divide 6 cups of Chex cereal into two medium bowls, placing 3 cups in each. Set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup strawberry cake mix and 3/4 cup powdered sugar, whisking to remove lumps.
  3. Melt 1 cup of red candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  4. Pour the melted red candy over one bowl of Chex cereal and gently fold using a spatula.
  5. Transfer coated cereal into a zip-lock bag with 3/4 cup of the strawberry cake mixture. Shake until fully coated.
  6. Melt 1 cup of white candy melts using the same method and pour over the second bowl of Chex cereal.
  7. Repeat the coating process with the second bowl, shaking in a zip-lock bag with the remaining strawberry cake mixture.
  8. Combine both bowls of cereal in a large serving bowl and add 1 cup of Valentine M&Ms and 2 tablespoons of sprinkles. Toss gently.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week to maintain crunch. Avoid refrigeration to keep the texture intact.

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