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Lucky Charms Puppy Chow

Lucky Charms Puppy Chow – A Sweet St. Patrick's Day Treat

Create delightful Lucky Charms Puppy Chow, a festive treat perfect for St. Patrick's Day!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cereal Base
  • 6 cups Rice Chex Cereal Crunchy foundation and gluten-free
Chocolate Mixture
  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips Can substitute with dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Substitute with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free
  • 1/4 cup Butter Vegan butter works for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
Coating
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar For a sweet finish
Festive Touch
  • Lucky Charms Marshmallows Adds color and sweetness

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • small saucepan
  • spatula
  • gallon Ziplock bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, pour in 6 cups of Rice Chex cereal and set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of milk chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter, and 1/4 cup of butter. Stir on low heat for 3-5 minutes until smooth, then stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal and gently fold to coat.
  4. Transfer the coated cereal into a gallon Ziplock bag. Add 2 cups of powdered sugar and seal tightly. Shake for 30 seconds to coat.
  5. Fold in your desired amount of Lucky Charms marshmallows before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Can also be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage.

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