Description

Bright, crunchy, and full of nostalgic flavor, this Sweet & Easy Neapolitan Puppy Chow Snack Mix is the perfect colorful snack for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party, planning fun Valentine’s Day treats, or looking for a quick dessert idea, this no-bake recipe combines chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry into a fun, shareable snack. It’s great for gifting, ideal for kids to help with, and totally addictive! The pretty trio of pink, white, and chocolate cereal pieces makes it stand out in any snack spread. This is a must-have for your collection of quick breakfast options, snack ideas, or dessert party recipes.

Ingredients

2 cups rice square cereal

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

1/2 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips

1/2 cup strawberry-flavored chips or pink candy melts

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 to 2 drops pink gel food coloring (optional)

1 to 2 drops white gel food coloring (optional)

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

1/4 teaspoon strawberry extract (optional)

Pinch of salt (per batch, optional)

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Instructions

1. Divide 6 cups of rice cereal into 3 bowls, with 2 cups in each for the strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate layers.

2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Pour over one portion of cereal and mix gently.

3. Place the chocolate-coated cereal in a Ziplock bag with 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Seal and shake until coated. Spread out on a baking sheet to cool.

4. In another bowl, melt 1/2 cup white chocolate chips. Stir in optional white gel coloring and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract. Mix with the second cereal portion.

5. Add the coated cereal to a new Ziplock bag with 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Shake to coat and set aside to cool on a baking sheet.

6. Repeat the process with 1/2 cup strawberry-flavored chips or pink melts. Add optional pink coloring and 1/4 tsp strawberry extract before coating the third portion of cereal.

7. Shake the coated cereal with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and spread out to cool completely.

8. Once all flavors are cool and dry to the touch, combine them gently in a large serving bowl and enjoy!

Notes

Allow each flavor to cool before combining to prevent melting and color mixing.

Enhance the flavor by adding strawberry and vanilla extracts to their respective batches.

Don’t skip the powdered sugar step—it adds essential texture and prevents stickiness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No-bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Calories: 220
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 55mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 2mg