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Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Puppy Chow

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Puppy Chow for Effortless Snacking

This Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Puppy Chow combines crunchy cereal with a luscious creamy coating for effortless snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cereal Base
  • 6 cups Rice Chex Cereal Can swap for Crispix or Corn Chex.
Creamy Coating
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Semi-sweet chocolate can be used for richer taste.
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Low-fat versions work but may reduce creaminess.
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Coconut oil is a great dairy-free substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Bottled juice can be used for convenience.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Optional; can be omitted if in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for best flavor.
  • a pinch Salt Optional.
Sweet Coating
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Consider a powdered sweetener for a lower-carb option.
  • 1/2 cup Freeze-Dried Blueberries (crushed) Avoid fresh blueberries to eliminate sogginess.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Zip-top Bag
  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Crush 1/2 cup of freeze-dried blueberries and set aside.
  2. Melt 1 cup white chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon butter, and 4 ounces cream cheese in a saucepan over low heat for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  4. In a large bowl, combine 6 cups Rice Chex cereal and drench with the creamy mixture, folding gently.
  5. Fold in the crushed freeze-dried blueberries evenly.
  6. Transfer mixture to a zip-top bag with 1 cup powdered sugar and any leftover blueberry powder; seal and shake well.
  7. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Avoid refrigeration to maintain crunch.

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