Description
Caramel Apple Puppy Chow is a delightful sweet snack mix combining crunchy Rice Chex cereal with melted white chocolate and caramel, infused with warm apple pie spice and crunchy dried apple chips. This easy no-bake treat is perfect for parties, snack time, or a cozy fall-inspired dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel bits
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup dried apple chips, crushed
Coating Blend
- 1 tablespoon apple pie spice
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the base cereal mix: Pour 9 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside. This will be the crunchy base for your puppy chow.
- Melt the white chocolate and caramel: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup white chocolate chips and 1 cup caramel bits. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring well between each, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Add flavorings: Stir 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt into the melted caramel and white chocolate mixture to enhance the flavor.
- Coat the cereal: Pour the melted caramel and chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal. Gently stir with a spatula or spoon until all the cereal pieces are evenly coated.
- Mix the sugar and spice blend: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix together 1 tablespoon apple pie spice, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar to create a warm spiced coating.
- Combine coating with cereal: Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture over the coated cereal. Toss gently but thoroughly so every piece is well covered with the spiced sugar mixture.
- Add dried apple chips: Fold in 1/2 cup of crushed dried apple chips to add extra apple flavor and crisp texture throughout the puppy chow.
- Cool and set: Spread the coated cereal mixture evenly on a sheet of parchment paper. Allow it to cool and set completely before serving to ensure the coating hardens and the flavors meld.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking during cooling and for easy cleanup.
- Crushing the dried apple chips helps distribute the apple flavor evenly.
- For a gluten-free version, be sure to use gluten-free Rice Chex cereal.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- This recipe does not require baking, making it quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: caramel apple puppy chow, sweet snack mix, no bake dessert, white chocolate caramel snack, apple spice treat, Rice Chex snack
