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Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Puppy Chow

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Puppy Chow for a Fresh Summer Snack

A quick and delightful Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Puppy Chow recipe that combines tangy lemons and sweet blueberries for the perfect summer snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coating
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips provides a creamy and sweet coating
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil for dairy-free option
  • 4 ounces cream cheese add low-fat if desired
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice fresh juice is best
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract best not to substitute
  • a pinch salt reduce if using salted butter
For the Crunch
  • 6 cups Rice Chex cereal can swap for Crispix or Corn Chex
  • 1 cup powdered sugar substitute with coconut sugar for less sweetness
  • 1/3 cup freeze-dried blueberries adds concentrated flavor and crunch

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Zip-top Bag
  • Rolling Pin
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Crush 1/3 cup of freeze-dried blueberries into a fine powder and set aside.
  2. Melt in a saucepan 1 cup of white chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, and 4 ounces of cream cheese over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine 6 cups of Rice Chex and drizzle the melted mixture over it. Fold until evenly coated.
  5. Add the crushed blueberries to the cereal mixture and transfer into a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Sprinkle 1 cup of powdered sugar in, seal, and shake to coat.
  6. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Avoid refrigeration to maintain crunchiness.

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