Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow – Easy Dessert Snack for Any Party

Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow is here to steal the snack spotlight! 🎉 If you’ve been searching for something sweet, crunchy, and a little different from the same old cookie tray, this recipe’s about to rock your snack game. Puppy chow—aka muddy buddies, monkey munch, or even “muddy munch” if you’re from a different corner of the dessert world—has always been a crowd favorite. But this Pink Puppy Chow twist? Oh, it’s on another level.

Here’s why: instead of leaning on peanut butter or milk chocolate (nothing wrong with them, but hey, variety’s the spice of life), we’re calling in creamy white chocolate as the base. That smooth coating lets the freeze-dried strawberries shine, creating a dreamy balance of crunch, sweet, and tang. Add in the crispy Chex and you’ve got an Easy Strawberry Shortcake vibe that’s basically impossible to resist.

And if you’re wondering, “Can I serve this at a party?” Um, yeah. These Strawberry Shortcake Muddy Buddies are practically made for birthdays, showers, or just Netflix binges in sweatpants. Bonus: it looks gorgeous in a big bowl—the kind of snack that makes people hover at the table. IMO, it’s even more fun than classic Cake Batter Puppy Chow (but don’t tell cake batter I said that).

Want to experiment? Try adding a touch of Strawberry Puppy Chow With Jello for an extra punch of flavor, or swap ingredients to create a dairy-free version that doubles as Vegan Strawberry Shortcake. And if you’re feeling fancy, pair it with Chocolate Greek Yogurt for a dip or crumble it over Chocolate Overnight Oats for a late-night snack hack.

Bottom line: this recipe isn’t just another dessert—it’s your next party trick. So, are you ready to whip up a batch and watch it disappear faster than you can say “pass the bowl”?

Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow – Easy Dessert Snack for Any Party

Yield: About 8 servings | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack | Author: Aleda

Ingredients

• 1 (1-oz) package freeze-dried strawberries
• 4 cups rice or corn Chex cereal
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• ⅓ cup powdered sugar

Directions

1. Toss the freeze-dried strawberries into a food processor and pulse until you get a smooth, fine powder. (Shortcut: grab ready-made strawberry powder if you prefer!)
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the strawberry powder and powdered sugar until the blend is one consistent shade of pink. Transfer this mixture into a large zip-top freezer bag.
3. Microwave the white chocolate chips in 30-second bursts, stirring after each round until the chocolate is silky and fully melted. Careful not to scorch it.
4. Add the Chex cereal to a large bowl, pour the melted chocolate over it, and gently fold until every piece is coated—don’t crush the crunch!
5. Move the chocolate-coated cereal into the bag with the strawberry-sugar mix. Seal the bag and shake lightly until all the cereal is evenly covered.
6. Spread the finished mix onto a lined baking sheet and pop it in the fridge for about 15 minutes to firm up. Once set, store in an airtight container and dig in whenever the craving hits.

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