Description
Chai Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow is a delightful, spiced snack mix featuring Chex cereal coated in a luscious blend of dairy-free white chocolate, SunButter, and aromatic chai-inspired spices. This no-bake treat combines the cozy flavors of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and other warming spices with a sweet and crunchy texture, perfect for snacking or sharing at parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Spice Mix
- 3 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp ginger
- 1 tbsp cardamom
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp allspice
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups (180g) rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup (180g) dairy-free white chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup (170g) No Sugar Added SunButter
- 2 tbsp (25g) coconut oil (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (200g) turbinado sugar OR 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Mix the Spices: In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Set this aromatic spice mixture aside for later use.
- Melt the Chocolate Mixture: In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, add the dairy-free white chocolate chips, No Sugar Added SunButter, vanilla extract, and optional coconut oil. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir thoroughly until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the rice Chex cereal into a large bowl. Add the melted white chocolate and SunButter mixture, stirring gently but thoroughly to ensure each piece of cereal is evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Add Sugar and Spice: Combine the prepared spice mix and the chosen sugar (turbinado or powdered) in a separate bowl. Sprinkle this combined mixture over the coated cereal and stir carefully to coat all pieces evenly with the spiced sugar blend.
- Spread and Chill: Spread the coated cereal mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with wax paper, ensuring it is spread out as much as possible to prevent clumping during refrigeration.
- Refrigerate: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 4 hours to allow the coating to set firmly.
- Serve: After chilling, break apart any large clumps and enjoy your Chai Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge to maintain freshness.
Notes
- The coconut oil is optional but adds a smoother texture and richer flavor to the coating.
- Use dairy-free white chocolate chips to keep this recipe vegan and dairy-free.
- You can substitute turbinado sugar with powdered sugar depending on preferred texture and sweetness level.
- Keep the Puppy Chow refrigerated for up to 1 week for best freshness.
- To avoid big clumps, make sure to spread the mixture out well on the baking sheet before refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute (microwaving)
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chai Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow, vegan snack, dairy-free, spiced snack mix, Chex cereal, holiday snack, no-bake dessert, cinnamon snack, SunButter recipe
