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A fun twist on a classic. This Lemon Puppy Chow is loaded with white chocolate and plenty of lemon for a citrusy treat!
Contrary to the name, lemon puppy chow is a snack made for humans! The name came about probably during the 1980’s because the Chocolate Puppy Chow version looks more like dog food than a snack. Over the years it has also been called Muddy Buddies.
Lemon Puppy Chow is made with your favorite Chex cereal with white chocolate and plenty of lemon for a sweet and citrusy treat.
Why You’ll Love Lemon Puppy Chow
- Easy – It takes about 10 minutes from start to finish, and just simple easy to find ingredients!
- No Bake – No oven required, just melting a little chocolate and stirring together.
- Sweet & Tart – the perfect balance of sweet and tart, not overly sweet!
What You’ll Need
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- Chex Cereal – use your favorite. Corn or Rice Chex let the lemon flavor shine through the best.
- Powdered Sugar
- White Chocolate – white chocolate almond bark melts really well and works great.
- Butter – I always use unsalted
- Lemon Extract – see recipe notes for using lemon juice if you don’t have extract
- Lemon Zest
How To Make Lemon Puppy Chow
- Melt Chocolate. In a microwave safe bowl melt together white chocolate and butter until smooth and completely melted. Stir in lemon extract.
- Mix Together. Pour white chocolate mixture over a bowl of Chex cereal and mix until well coated.
- Toss To Coat. In a zip top bag mix together powdered sugar and lemon zest. Pour in coated cereal, seal the bag, and toss to coat.
- Set Up. Spread the cereal onto a baking sheet and let it set up before storing and serving.
Recipe Tips & Suggestions
- Don’t have lemon extract, no worries! Use 2 Tablespoons lemon juice instead and add 1/2 cup of powdered sugar since the mixture has more liquid.
- Use whatever Chex cereal you enjoy. I think Rice and Corn Chex are best, as they are mild enough that the lemon flavor shines through.
- White chocolate almond bark melts quickly and very smooth. I find it the easiest to work with. But you can use a melting bar of chocolate or even chocolate chips. Just melt at 50% power, and stir often so it melts smoothly.
Storage
Once the lemon muddy buddies have set up, store in an airtight container for 3-4 days. You can store them in the fridge, but it is not necessary.
Freezing – yes you can freeze muddy buddies. They will last for up to 3 months in an airtight container in the freezer.
More Lemon Dessert Recipes
- Strawberry Lemonade Bars
- Lemon Tiramisu
- No Bake Lemon Cheesecake
- Lemon Bars
- Lemon Cheesecake Cones
- Lemonade Pie
- Lemon Brownies
Lemon Puppy Chow
Ingredients
- 5 cups Chex cereal
- 8 oz white chocolate almond bark
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 lemon, zested
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl heat together white chocolate and butter on 50% power, for 30 second intervals, stirring well after each interval until completely melted and smooth. Stir in lemon extract.
- Pour white chocolate mixture over a bowl of Chex cereal and mix until well coated.
- Add powdered sugar and lemon zest to a zip top plastic bag. Pour in cereal mixture. Seal the bag and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread mixture onto a baking sheet and let it set up for 30 minutes before storing or serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This is so good! I never had lemon puppy chow until I found this recipe. It’s a permanent part of my rotation now. So good!
Where has this been my whole life, I cannot get enough of it!
This has just enough lemon flavor without being too much. I can’t stop eating it!
These were very easy to make and such a yummy snack or dessert! My kids loved them!
Oh my gosh, this was AMAZING – so sweet and lemony, we loved it!
Love everything about this! It’s so versatile, possibilities are endless. I have a feeling lemon is definitely a fav!