Snuggle Up with Some Puppy Chow Snack Mix

So you made white trash snack mix and you are wondering what else you can make with all those left over cereals. I recommend learning how to make puppy chow snack mix! It is just like white trash in terms of ease, cheap and makes large quantities for gatherings. It is also very popular and rarely are there leftovers.

What makes it different is puppy chow has less sugar and more vanilla coating and is sprinkled with salt at the end. Being that it is more expensive to make, puppy chow was often made alongside white trash to save money at large gatherings such as family reunions.

Personally, if I were to chose between the two, I’d pick the puppy chow, hands down as it is much less sugar and the addition of salt makes it have this lovely sweet and savory combination. Where as there are a ton of Chex Mix™ recipes out there, this is still my favorite. It’s simple, cheap and well received. Unexpected gathering? This is one of those desserts you can make in less than 10 minutes and take along with you as you are rushing around getting ready.

If you need a video on how to make puppy chow snack mix, we’ve got you covered. It’s so quick, easy and cheap! Also, if you don’t have a microwave, this is how to melt that almond bark on the stove.

Puppy Chow Snack Mix

Puppy Chow is a mixture of cereals and pretzels coated in almond bark or white chocolate chips and served at large gatherings. It's the sweeter version of party snack mixes. Sometimes other candies are added for additional flavor or for decoration. This is easy to make and can be put together in a matter of minutes. Fun to do with your family.
Print Recipe
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Servings24
Calories 202.5

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (24oz) almond bark or white candy chips
  • 3 cups (120g) Rice Squares (Chex Mix™ generic)
  • 3 cups (120g) Corn Squares (Chex Mix™ generic)
  • 3 cups (120g) Oat Cereal (Cheerios™ generic)
  • 2 cups (84g) miniature pretzels
  • 2 tbs (10g) nonpareils (optional for decoration)
  • 1 tsp (5g) salt

Instructions

  • Using microwave, place almond bark or white chips into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir for 10 seconds. Thereafter, microwave 10 – 15 seconds at a time, stirring each time. Do this slowly to avoid burning as white chocolate candies burn easily! This takes anywhere from 1 – 3 minutes depending on your microwave. If using a stove top, heat 1" of water in a pan until just simmering. Place candy in a heat proof bowl that will fit on top of pan and stir continuously until just melted. Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl or bag, combine all dry ingredients.
  • Pour melted candy over ingredients and stir or shake until well coated.
  • Spread out onto a large baking sheet. If using nonpareils, sprinkle evenly over top. Add a layer of salt and allow to dry before storing in an airtight container.

Notes

This recipe uses rice, corn and oat cereals to keep it gluten free. You will have to buy gluten free pretzels or leave them out and substitute the amount of pretzels for one of the cereals.
Traditionally, it was used with the rice, corn and wheat so feel free to use any combination of cereals that equal 9 cups (360g.)  It is recommended to get cereals that aren’t candy or sugar coated as it is already a very sweet concoction.  
The nonpareils are optional and originally are omitted from the recipe.  I put them in for the holidays.
Makes a little under 3 pounds of snack mix (1.4kg.)

Nutrition Facts
Puppy Chow Snack Mix
Serving Size
 
1.5 oz
Amount per Serving
Calories
202.5
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8.4
g
13
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Sodium
 
195.8
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
31.2
g
10
%
Fiber
 
0.6
g
3
%
Protein
 
1.2
g
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
* Calories provided as a courtesy and not guaranteed.

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