Description
Caramel Apple Puppy Chow is a delightful snack that combines the nostalgic flavors of caramel and apple with crunchy Rice Chex cereal. Each handful offers a perfect blend of sweetness, warmth from cinnamon, and satisfying texture from apple chips. This easy-to-make treat is ideal for parties, movie nights, or simply indulging on your own. With its irresistible taste and simple preparation, you’ll find yourself whipping up batches to share—or keep all to yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup apple chips (unsweetened if preferred)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and clearing a large area.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramel sauce and peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the melted mixture over Rice Chex cereal in a large bowl. Gently fold until coated.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar and cinnamon over the mixture, tossing gently until evenly coated.
- Fold in apple chips carefully to maintain their crunch.
- Spread the puppy chow on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg