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Caramel Apple Puppy Chow

Caramel Apple Puppy Chow

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Rice Chex cereal is naturally gluten-free, and dried apples provide fiber and concentrated fruit flavor. The individual cereal pieces make portion control easy while satisfying sweet cravings.
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Caramel Apple Puppy Chow

Caramel Apple Puppy Chow

Recipe by Daily Disher

Caramel Apple Puppy Chow combines crispy Rice Chex cereal coated in white chocolate, caramel, and peanut butter, then tossed with apple pie spice, powdered sugar, and dried apples.

Course: SnackCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
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Servings

12

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Calories

210

kcal

25

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 8 cups Rice Chex cereal

    • 1/2 cup peanut butter

    • 1/2 cup honey

    • 8 ounces white chocolate chips

    • 8 ounces caramel chips

    • 1.25 cups powdered sugar

    • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice

    • 1 cup dried apple pieces

    Directions

    • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips, caramel chips, peanut butter, and honey, heating in 30-second intervals until melted.
    • Stir the melted mixture until smooth and completely combined, ensuring no lumps remain for an even coating.
    • Add Rice Chex cereal to the bowl, gently folding the mixture to coat all cereal pieces thoroughly.
    • Sprinkle apple pie spice over the coated cereal, mixing well to ensure even distribution of flavors and spices.
    • Transfer the coated cereal into a large resealable bag or container, adding powdered sugar slowly.
    • Shake the bag or container vigorously until all cereal pieces are well-coated with powdered sugar.
    • Spread the puppy chow mixture on a large baking sheet to cool and harden, ensuring pieces do not stick together.
    • Once cooled, mix in dried apple pieces, incorporating them evenly throughout the puppy chow batch.
    • Store the mixture in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week for optimal freshness.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 210kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    This Caramel Apple Puppy Chow brings cozy fall flavors to your Monday Munchies in the most addictive format imaginable. The classic puppy chow gets an autumn upgrade with caramel and white chocolate coating, warm apple pie spices, and sweet dried apple pieces throughout. Perfect for fall gatherings, gift-giving, or whenever you need a snack that tastes like the season in every crunchy, powdered sugar-dusted bite.

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