Carrot Cake Puppy Chow Recipe
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Carrot Cake Puppy Chow Recipe
Description
The Carrot Cake Puppy Chow Recipe combines crunchy rice cereal squares with a coating made from carrot cake mix, powdered sugar, and melted white chocolate. The cereal is carefully mixed with the melted white chocolate before being tossed in the carrot cake and powdered sugar mix to ensure an even, sweet covering. Optional carrot cake sprinkles can be added on top for extra color and texture. This sweet snack offers the familiar flavors of carrot cake in a portable, bite-sized snack form. It’s made by gently mixing ingredients rather than baking, which saves time and keeps the cereal crisp.
The coating’s sweetness balances the crispiness of the cereal, creating a light but flavorful treat. The mixture is stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness. This recipe is particularly suitable for serving as a party snack, after-school treat, or anytime you want a quick, carrot cake-inspired bite without the effort of baking an actual cake.
Ingredients
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal squares
- 1 cup carrot cake mix
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 white chocolate baking bars, 4 oz
- 1 teaspoon shortening
- carrot cake sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Place rice cereal into a large bowl.
- In a large zip top baggie, combine cake mix and powdered sugar. Seal bag and shake to evenly combine ingredients.
- In a large glass bowl, combine white chocolate and shortening. Melt according to directions on package. I heated mine in the microwave for 30 seconds then stirred, another 30 seconds and stirred again, then continued heating in 10 second intervals and stirring until completely melted.
- Pour white chocolate over cereal and mix carefully using a spatula.
- Empty the coated cereal into the baggie with the cake mix and powdered sugar and shake gently until all cereal is evenly dusted. Top with carrot cake sprinkles if desired.
- Store in an airtight container and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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