Lemon is a great refreshing flavor for spring and summer and if your family enjoys it they are going to love this special Lemon Puppy Chow Mix recipe I’m sharing with you today, it’s such an easy puppy chow recipe and that lemon flavor gives it a little originality and a fun unique kick!

We’ve heard all kinds of names for these cereal mixture snacks: Muddy Buddies, Muddy Munch, Monkey Munch – whatever you call it – this particular recipe is very much like the classic Puppy Chow snack recipe with a little added lemon bonus! My kids think it should be called Human Chow and actually, I think that’s kind of a fun and catchy name! (and it definitely sounds better than Puppy Chow, lol!)

Lemon Puppy Chow Recipe

I love snacks, especially ones that can be set out for guests to enjoy handful by handful and this is a simple recipe that is easy for anyone to make. Be warned though, this one is addicting and they won’t know when to stop! The light and zesty lemon flavor makes this an almost refreshing snack that you just can’t stop eating!

Ingredients for LEMON Puppy Chow recipe

• 5 Cups Rice Chex OR Corn Chex cereal (General Mills is my go-to but you can use off brand)
• 2 Cups white chocolate chips
• 1-2 Tablespoons lemon extract
• 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted butter works best)
• 1 1/2 Cups powdered sugar
• 2 Tablespoons yellow sugar sprinkles (optional)

How to make Lemon Puppy Chow Mix: 

1. Combine your chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl

2. Cook on 50% power, for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted (not not overcook, as the white chocolate burns quickly).
3. Stir in your lemon extract.

4. Pour over your Chex cereal and carefully mix with cereal squares until well coated.

5. Scoop your powdered sugar and sprinkles into a large ziplock plastic bag.

6. Scoop your chocolate coated cereal into your bag of powdered sugar and shake well.

And by shake well, I mean: shake shake shake!

With all ingredients in a large ziploc bag you are going to want to really shake things up (let the kids help – they love this part!)

Serve and enjoy!

This is such a wonderful chocolatey treat for holiday parties – the combination of crispy rice and corn mixed in with the sweet chocolate flavoring makes this one of the best puppy chow recipe treats that we’ve tried.

This is also a fun snack to use as party decor in cute bowl around your event, great for everything from football parties to a birthday party or family gathering. Your guests will have a hard time not grabbing another handful (or two, or three) of this classic snack mix. The best part is that this is a very affordable and delicious snack (watch for stock up sales on corn and rice cereal) and it’s also such a simple recipe that anyone can make it. Such a crowd pleaser, I love easy recipes like this!

This recipe is also one of our favorite treats for family game nights or after school snacks. Sometimes I’ll make a double batch so that we can have extra on hand and my kids love to take this cereal treat in their lunches.

I like to keep little disposable bowls on hand for guest to fill up and believe it or not, sugar ice cream cones are also a great way to hold and serve this lemon puppy chow mix recipe!

More Snack Recipe Ideas

I’m always looking for great snack recipes and if you are as well, here are a few of our other favorite easy snack recipes: 

Homemade Snickers Snack Cup Recipe

Scarecrow Pudding Cup Snacks for Kids

Peanut Butter Jelly Muffin Recipe

Favorite After School Snacks

Yield: 8

Lemon Puppy Chow Recipe

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Lemon is a great refreshing flavor for spring and summer and if your family enjoys lemon flavor then they are going to love this special Lemon Puppy Chow recipe! Made with Chex cereal and a few ingredients, this will definitely become a party favorite!

Ingredients

• 5 Cups rice or corn Chex cereal
• 2 Cups white chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 Tablespoons lemon extract
• 1 1/2 Cups powdered sugar
• 2 Tablespoons yellow sugar sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

Combine your chocolate chips and butter in a microwave safe dish.

Cook on 50% power, for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted (not not overcook, as the white chocolate burns quickly).

Stir in your lemon extract.

Pour over your Chex cereal and carefully mix until well coated.

Scoop your powdered sugar and sprinkles into a large ziplock bag.

Scoop your chocolate coated cereal into your bag of powdered sugar and shake well.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 499Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 90mgCarbohydrates: 80gFiber: 1gSugar: 49gProtein: 5g

*just an estimate