Description

Looking for a fun, no-bake treat that’s bursting with color and flavor? This Sweet Easy Neapolitan Puppy Chow Snack Mix is a quick snack idea perfect for parties, gifts, or an anytime sweet tooth fix. It blends the nostalgic flavors of strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate with crispy Chex cereal and a light powdered sugar coating. This easy recipe is great for kids, great for sharing, and full of creative food ideas – ideal for quick breakfasts, snack tables, or playful dessert boards.

Ingredients

3 cups Rice Chex cereal

1 cup white chocolate chips

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup strawberry cake mix or 1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberry powder

1/3 cup vanilla or white cake mix

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (divided)

3 tablespoons butter (divided)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Divide Chex cereal into three separate bowls, about 3 cups each.

2. Line three trays with parchment paper to prepare for cooling the coated cereal.

3. Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon butter in the microwave in 30-second bursts until smooth. Stir in a few drops of vanilla extract. Pour over one bowl of cereal, toss to coat, then dust with 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Spread on tray.

4. Melt 1/2 cup white chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon butter. Add vanilla extract, pour over second bowl of cereal, and coat evenly. Toss with a mix of 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1/3 cup vanilla cake mix. Spread to cool.

5. Melt the remaining white chocolate chips and butter. Stir in strawberry cake mix or freeze-dried strawberry powder. Coat the third bowl of cereal and toss with 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Spread onto tray.

6. Let all batches cool completely for 15–20 minutes (or chill in fridge for 10).

7. Once dry, combine all coated cereal in one bowl and gently mix.

8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days or freeze up to 1 month.

Notes

Use freeze-dried strawberry powder for a natural fruit flavor and vibrant pink color.

Always melt chocolate in short bursts and stir frequently to avoid burning.

Let the mix cool completely before storing to keep it crisp and prevent clumping.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Calories: 220
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: sweet snack mix, Neapolitan puppy chow, easy snack mix, no-bake treat