Description
Caramel Apple Puppy Chow is a crunchy, cinnamon-kissed snack that captures cozy fall vibes with a caramel-white chocolate coating and apple flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups Apple Cinnamon Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup crushed freeze-dried apples
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Optional: ¼ tsp sea salt for a sweet-salty touch
Instructions
- Place cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Stir in the caramel sauce.
- Pour the caramel-white chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir until all pieces are coated.
- In a large zip-top bag, combine powdered sugar, cinnamon, and crushed apples.
- Add coated cereal to the bag, seal, and shake until fully coated.
- Spread on a baking sheet to cool. Drizzle with extra caramel sauce and let set.
- Once dry, store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Drizzle with extra caramel sauce before serving, if desired.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free white chocolate chips and caramel substitute.
- Let the coated cereal dry completely on a parchment-lined sheet for best crunch before storing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
Keywords: Caramel Apple Puppy Chow, Puppy Chow, Muddy Buddies, No-bake Chex snack, Apple Cinnamon treats