Description
This St. Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow features the delightful combination of white almond bark, crunchy Rice Chex, and a fun touch of green. Perfect as a tasty treat for celebrations, this easy-to-follow recipe adds a festive twist to a classic snack, bringing smiles to everyone.
Ingredients
- white almond bark – 24 ounces (divided 18oz and 6oz)
- rice chex cereal – 11 cups (divided 8 cups and 3 cups)
- creamy peanut butter – 1/2 cup
- green food coloring – 5-10 drops or gel equivalent
- powdered sugar – 1 cup
- gold sanding sugar – 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Line two large half-sheet pans with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, place 8 cups of Rice Chex cereal.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 18 ounces of chopped almond bark and 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter. Microwave for 60 seconds, stir, and continue in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Add green food coloring, mixing until you achieve the desired clover green color.
- Pour the green mixture over the cereal and gently fold until coated.
- Add the powdered sugar and continue to fold for 3-5 minutes until the pieces are coated and separated. Spread on the first sheet pan.
- In another mixing bowl, place 3 cups of Rice Chex cereal.
- Melt the remaining 6 ounces of almond bark in the microwave until smooth.
- Pour the melted bark over the cereal and stir until well coated. Spread onto the second sheet pan.
- Sprinkle gold sanding sugar over the wet white cereal immediately, tossing to coat all sides.
- Allow both pans to sit for 30-60 minutes or refrigerate for 15 minutes until set. Break apart clumps and combine the green and gold pieces in a large serving bowl.
Notes
Make sure to use wax or parchment paper for easy clean-up.
For a deeper green color, add more food coloring as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg