Saint Patrick's Day Puppy Chow Snack Mix
This Saint Patrick's Day Puppy Chow Snack Mix is a festive, no-bake treat coated in white chocolate and green-tinted powdered sugar with fun mix-ins like gold sprinkles and shamrock candies. It comes together in under 30 minutes and is perfect for parties, gifting, or holiday snacking. Bright, crunchy, and absolutely irresistible, this is the ultimate green holiday snack.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Large zip-top bag
- Parchment-lined baking sheet
- Large spatula
Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1.5 cups white chocolate chips good quality
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 10 drops green gel food coloring adjust for desired color intensity
- 0.5 cup green M&Ms
- 2 tablespoons gold sprinkles or gold candy pearls
- 0.5 cup shamrock-shaped candies or green gummy candies optional
- 0.5 cup mini marshmallows add just before serving
Instructions
- Pour 9 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a very large mixing bowl. Make sure the bowl is big enough to toss everything comfortably without spilling. Set aside.
- Combine the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each interval, until the mixture is completely smooth and fluid. This typically takes 60 to 90 seconds total. Be careful not to overheat.
- Pour the melted white chocolate over the Chex cereal. Use a large spatula to fold and toss gently until every piece of cereal is evenly coated. Work quickly before the chocolate begins to set.
- In a large zip-top bag or a second large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and green gel food coloring until the color is uniform and vibrant. Adjust coloring to achieve your desired shade of green.
- Transfer the chocolate-coated cereal into the bag with the green powdered sugar. Seal the bag tightly and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until every piece is generously and evenly coated in green.
- Pour the coated cereal onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread into a single even layer. Allow it to cool and set at room temperature for about 15 minutes until the chocolate is fully hardened.
- Once the mix has fully set, transfer it to a large serving bowl. Gently fold in the green M&Ms, gold sprinkles, shamrock candies, and mini marshmallows. Toss lightly to distribute evenly throughout the mix.
- Serve immediately in a festive bowl or divide into individual treat bags tied with green ribbon. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Notes
Use gel food coloring instead of liquid for a more vibrant green color. Add marshmallows just before serving to keep them fresh and soft. Do not refrigerate as moisture will make the coating sticky. Make up to 3 days ahead and store in an airtight container. Freeze without marshmallows for up to 6 weeks.