Description
Chai Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow is a delightful, spiced snack mix combining crispy puffed cereal coated in a luscious white chocolate and SunButter blend, dusted with a warming chai spice and turbinado sugar mixture. This sweet, crunchy treat is perfect for snacking or sharing during cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chai Spice Mix
- 2 tablespoons chai spice mix (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg)
Coating Mix
- 1/2 cup turbinado sugar (or powdered sugar)
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups white chocolate (can substitute semi-sweet or dark chocolate)
- 1 cup SunButter (add a splash of oil if too thick)
- 6 cups crispy puffed cereal (rice cereal or any puffed cereal works)
Instructions
- Prepare Chai Spice: Combine cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a small bowl and whisk until well blended to create the chai spice mix.
- Combine Coating: In a medium bowl, mix the turbinado sugar with the chai spice blend until the mixture is uniform and fragrant.
- Melt Mixture: Place the white chocolate and SunButter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Cereal Coating: Add the crispy puffed cereal to the melted white chocolate and SunButter mixture. Fold gently with a spatula to coat all the cereal pieces evenly without breaking them.
- Dust with Sugar: Sprinkle the chai sugar mixture over the coated cereal, then toss gently to cover thoroughly with the spiced sugar.
- Set: Spread the coated cereal evenly onto a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the mixture to harden and set.
- Store: Break the set mixture into bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain freshness and crunch.
Notes
- Substitute semi-sweet or dark chocolate for white chocolate if preferred for a less sweet version.
- If SunButter is too thick, add a teaspoon of neutral oil (like vegetable or canola) to achieve better coating consistency.
- Turbinado sugar adds a slight crunch and molasses flavor; powdered sugar can be used for a smoother texture.
- Store the puppy chow chilled to maintain crispness and prevent melting.
- This snack is perfect for gift-giving or party treats and can be customized with other spices like cardamom or cloves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 30g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chai Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow, chai spice snack, white chocolate snack mix, SunButter recipe, easy no-bake treats
