Description
Easter Puppy Chow is a festive and colorful snack mix combining crispy Rice Chex cereal coated in vibrant pastel white chocolate, mixed with a creamy peanut butter and white chocolate coating, powdered sugar, and mini marshmallows. Perfect for Easter celebrations, this no-bake treat is sweet, crunchy, and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Cereal and Coating Colors
- 9 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 6 Squares White Chocolate Almond Bark, divided
- Pink Food Coloring Gel
- Aqua Food Coloring Gel
- Purple Food Coloring Gel
Peanut Butter Coating
- 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar (plus more if needed)
Add-ins
- 1 package Mini Marshmallows (pastel colored, approximately 7 ounces)
Instructions
- Prepare Colored Chocolate Coatings: In a large container with a lid, place all 9 cups of Rice Chex cereal. Divide into three medium bowls, each containing 1 square of white chocolate almond bark. Melt one bowl at a time in the microwave for about 1 minute, stirring every 15 seconds until fully melted. Remove from microwave and add pink food coloring gel to the first bowl to create bright pastel pink chocolate.
- Coat Cereal in Colored Chocolate: From the large container, add 1 cup of cereal to the pink chocolate bowl and stir to coat evenly. Spread the coated cereal onto parchment paper and separate pieces for drying. Repeat this process with the remaining two bowls, adding aqua and purple food coloring gels respectively, and lay out coated cereal on parchment paper to dry.
- Make Peanut Butter Bunny Chow Mixture: In a microwave-safe dish, combine the remaining 3 squares of white chocolate almond bark, butter, and peanut butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir, then microwave for an additional 30 seconds or until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Combine Cereal and Coating: Pour the peanut butter mixture over the 6 cups of uncolored cereal in the large container and stir well to coat. Add powdered sugar and stir with a large spoon until all cereal pieces are fully coated. Add more powdered sugar if needed to ensure coverage. Secure the lid and gently invert the container a couple of times to mix. Allow to cool completely.
- Assemble Final Mix: Once cool, add the pastel-colored coated cereal pieces and mini marshmallows into the large container with the coated cereal mix. Secure the lid and gently turn upside down to mix thoroughly. Scrape any leftover pastel colored chocolate from the parchment paper and sprinkle it over the mixture. Store with the lid on until ready to serve. Serve in a bowl, on a platter, or in small individual bowls. Enjoy this festive Easter treat!
Notes
- Ensure the white chocolate almond bark is melted gently to avoid burning; use short bursts in the microwave and stir frequently.
- The pastel food coloring gels provide vibrant colors without altering texture; adjust quantity for desired shade.
- You can substitute the Rice Chex cereal with a gluten-free certified Chex if gluten-free is desired.
- Make sure the peanut butter mixture is fully cooled before mixing in the pastel coated cereal to prevent melting or clumping.
- Store the puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for best freshness.
