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.
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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.
Storage
Puppy chow stores 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.
What flavor of Chex should I use for puppy chow?
Rice Chex (or similar) is my personal preference for making puppy chow or muddy buddies. However corn Chex or Crispix also work well. You can even use a combination of them if you have several boxes to use up.
Try Other Flavors
Have fun experimenting with different citrus juices. Key lime juice would work great. Or try some orange zest with a little bit of orange juice for a creamsicle mix.
Lemon Puppy Chow
Equipment
- Glass Mixing Bowls, Set of 10
Ingredients
- 8 cups rice or corn Chex cereal
- ¼ cup butter
- 12 oz white baking chips
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- zest from 1 lemon
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Melt ¼ cup butter in large microwave safe bowl.
- Stir in 12 oz white baking chips and cook in 20 second bursts until they stir smooth.
- Add 2 Tablespoons lemon juice and zest from 1 lemon, stirring to combine. It may seize a little bit. It should still be able to coat the cereal, it doesn't have to be perfectly smooth. If it is really thick, you can stir in a splash of cream to loosen it up again.
- Fold in 8 cups rice or corn Chex cereal until coated.
- Spoon cereal into a gallon zipper bag. Add the 1½ cups powdered sugar, seal the bag, then shake until the cereal is coated.
- Spread the puppy chow out to cool.
- Once completely set, put in an airtight container for storage.
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Made some for a work potluck and turned out great. I actually melted the butter first and then added the white candies, and it ended up being like a frosting consistency. Adding the lemon zest and juice is what made it loose enough to fold the chex into and coat well. It was not gritty or clumpy at all. Will definitely do again!
Great tip to melt the butter first!
Made 3 different batches and each time, lemon juice made the creamed white chips gritty and clumpy. Very disappointing and very pricey as a loss.
It does look a little crazy when you put the lemon juice in there. But by the time you stir in the cereal and coat it in powdered sugar, it works out.
I love lemon and was super excited to try this recipe. It was great the first day it was made but the next morning the cereal was soft and it made it really difficult to enjoy because it was almost a stall chip consistency. I was so disappointed because I thought we had a new snack. I waited for it to cool a couple hours and then transfered it to a airtight container so I can’t imagine it being any different on the next batch. It was wonderful if we could have eat it all the same day I made it.
You know I love lemon and I love any kind of puppy chow so this is a win-win!
It is so easy and so good!