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Ingredients:

• 5 cups Rice Chex cereal, divided
• 5 ounces white melting chocolate
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 5 ounces red or pink melting chocolate
• 1/2 cup strawberry cake mix, toasted
• 1 cup M&Ms (white, pink, and red)

Preparation Steps

Step 1: Toasting the Strawberry Cake Mix

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Step 2: Melting the White Chocolate and Coating Half the Chex

Now, let’s get started on the base of our puppy chow. We’ll be working with the white melting chocolate first. Place the 5 ounces of white melting chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until it is smooth and completely melted. Be careful not to overheat it, as this can cause the chocolate to seize. Alternatively, you can melt the white chocolate using a double boiler method. Once melted, take 2.5 cups of the Rice Chex cereal and pour it into a large mixing bowl. Pour the melted white chocolate over the Chex cereal. Gently stir and toss the cereal with a spatula until each piece is thoroughly coated with the white chocolate. It’s important to coat the cereal evenly to ensure that the powdered sugar and cake mix adhere properly in the next steps. Work relatively quickly, as the melting chocolate will start to set.

Step 3: Adding the Powdered Sugar and Strawberry Cake Mix to the White Chocolate Chex

With the white chocolate-coated Chex cereal ready, it’s time to add the dry components that will give it that classic puppy chow texture and initial flavor boost. In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and the cooled, toasted strawberry cake mix. Whisk these two ingredients together thoroughly. This ensures that the powdered sugar and the cake mix are well-distributed and will coat the cereal evenly. Now, take the bowl containing the white chocolate-coated Chex cereal and gradually add the powdered sugar and strawberry cake mix mixture. Again, using a spatula, gently toss and stir the cereal. The goal here is to coat each piece of cereal with a light dusting of this sweet and flavorful mixture. Ensure there are no large clumps of powdered sugar or cake mix. This step creates the initial coating that will absorb some of the moisture and provide the foundational sweetness and strawberry essence.

Step 4: Melting the Red or Pink Chocolate and Coating the Remaining Chex

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Step 5: Combining, Coating, and Finishing Touches

Now it’s time to bring everything together and add those festive M&Ms. Take the white chocolate-coated Chex cereal that you coated with powdered sugar and strawberry cake mix and pour it into the bowl with the red or pink chocolate-coated Chex cereal. Gently stir these two batches together until they are well combined. The red or pink chocolate will act as an adhesive for the remaining powdered sugar and cake mix coating, creating a delightful marbled effect. Now, scatter the 1 cup of white, pink, and red M&Ms over the combined puppy chow. Gently fold them in, being careful not to break the cereal pieces. The residual warmth from the melting chocolates will help the M&Ms adhere slinon-alcoholic alternativeSprnon-alcoholinon-alcoholic alternativenative finished Vnon-non-alcoholicnon-alcoholic aleholic alternnon-alcoholicon-alcoholic Valentine’s Puppy Chow onto a large baking sheet or parchment-lined surface in a single layer. Allow it to set completely at room temperature. This can take about 30-60 minutes. Resist the urge to refrigerate it, as this can sometimes lead to a duller finish. Once firm, break apart any large clumps, and your delicious, festive treat is ready to be enjoyed!

Conclusion:

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Non-Alcoholic Valentine’s Puppy Chow

A festive and delicious non-alcoholic puppy chow perfect for Valentine’s Day, featuring white and red/pink chocolate coatings, strawberry cake mix, and colorful M&Ms.

Prep Time
20 Minutes

Cook Time
10 Minutes

Total Time
30 Minutes

Servings
Approximately 10-12 servings

Ingredients

• 5 cups Rice Chex cereal, divided
• 5 ounces white melting chocolate
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 5 ounces red or pink melting chocolate
• 1/2 cup strawberry cake mix, toasted
• 1 cup M&Ms (white, pink, and red)

Instructions

1. Step 1
   Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Spread 1/2 cup strawberry cake mix evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching closely, until slightly drier and more aromatic. Let cool completely.
2. Step 2
   Melt 5 ounces of white melting chocolate in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Pour over 2.5 cups of Rice Chex cereal in a large bowl and toss until evenly coated.
3. Step 3
   In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the cooled, toasted strawberry cake mix. Gradually add this mixture to the white chocolate-coated Chex cereal, gently tossing until evenly coated.
4. Step 4
   Melt 5 ounces of red or pink melting chocolate using the same microwave method. Pour over the remaining 2.5 cups of Rice Chex cereal in a clean bowl and toss until evenly coated.
5. Step 5
   Combine the white chocolate-coated Chex and the red/pink chocolate-coated Chex in a large bowl and gently stir. Scatter 1 cup of white, pink, and red M&Ms over the mixture and gently fold them in.
6. Step 6
   Spread the puppy chow in a single layer onto a baking sheet or parchment-lined surface. Allow to set completely at room temperature for 30-60 minutes. Break apart any clumps before serving.

Important Information

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.