Lemon Puppy Chow

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Lemon puppy chow is a fun citrus and vanilla twist on classic muddy buddies. It is bright and easy to make.

If you are looking for a fun new sweet snack mix, you are in the right place. This recipe combines crunchy cereal, creamy white baking chips and fresh squeezed lemon into a munchable package.

Puppy chow has always been a favorite treat for my family. Despite the name, it is not intended for dogs, it is a sweet snack mix that is also called muddy buddies.

It is built on Chex cereal and usually includes chocolate and other flavorings. The classic puppy chow recipe is made with chocolate, peanut butter and powdered sugar.

We have made several fun flavor twists based on the original. Brownie batter puppy chow is a popular option and so is squirrel chow.

I though it would be fun to do a bright flavor for spring and summer. There was a pile of fresh lemons in the refrigerator, so lemon seemed like a natural choice.

Making the lemon muddy buddies

Start by melting down some butter. I like to get the butter mostly melted before adding the chocolate because sometimes cold butter takes longer than expected to melt and it’s not worth risking scorching your chocolate.

Now stir a bag of vanilla baking chips into the melted butter. Heat the chips using short bursts in the microwave until it stirs smooth.

Now stir in the zest of one lemon and a couple of Tablespoons of fresh squeezed lemon juice. Add the cereal and stir to coat.

Now spoon the mixture into a zipper bag with powdered sugar. Make sure that bag is good and sealed and shake it until all of the cereal is coated.

It’s really that easy, you can do the whole process in less than ten minutes. Easy peasy lemon squeeze-y!

Storing puppy chow

Snack mixes like this store best at room temperature. Make sure it is completely set before you transfer it to an airtight container for storage.

In a cool dry place, puppy chow should store for at least a week. Prolonged exposure to hear and humidity can make it get a little soft, but it will still taste good.

More fun cereal based snack mix recipes

For a savory snack mix, try taco Chex mix. It is similar to the original salty snack, but with taco flavors.

Or try making dilly ranch Chex mix for another crunchy savory winner. It is perfect for ranch dressing lovers.

Peanut butter maple snack mix is a perfect after school treat, road trip snack or portable pick me up! It is full of flavor, texture and plenty of crunch.

Or try making apple pie Chix mix for a cinnamon apple twist on munchy mixes.

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