Description

This St. Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow is a fun and delicious treat that combines crunchy cereal with sweet almond bark and peanut butter, making it an irresistible snack for gatherings. Quick to prepare and perfect for sharing, it features a festive green and gold appearance that adds joy to any celebration.

Ingredients

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24 ounces white almond bark, divided into 18oz and 6oz
11 cups rice chex cereal, divided into 8 cups and 3 cups
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
5–10 drops green food coloring or gel equivalent
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup gold sanding sugar

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Instructions

Line two large half-sheet pans with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
In a very large mixing bowl, add 8 cups of Rice Chex cereal.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 18 ounces of chopped almond bark and the creamy peanut butter. Heat in the microwave for 60 seconds, stir, and continue heating in 30-second intervals until smooth.
Add green food coloring and stir until the mixture reaches your desired shade.
Pour the green mixture over the 8 cups of cereal and fold gently to coat each piece.
Add the powdered sugar to the bowl and mix for 3-5 minutes until the pieces are dry and separated. Spread this mixture onto the first sheet pan.
In a separate bowl, place the remaining 3 cups of Rice Chex.
Melt the remaining 6 ounces of almond bark in the microwave until smooth.
Pour the melted almond bark over the 3 cups of cereal and stir until fully coated. Spread onto the second sheet pan.
Immediately sprinkle gold sanding sugar over the wet white cereal, tossing to coat all sides.
Let both pans sit for 30-60 minutes or refrigerate for 15 minutes until set. Break apart any clumps and mix the green and gold pieces in a large serving bowl.

Notes

Ensure almond bark is fully melted and smooth for the best coating.
You can adjust the amount of green food coloring based on your color preference.
Store the finished Puppy Chow in an airtight container for optimal freshness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 290
Sugar: 29g
Sodium: 110mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg