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Caramel Apple Puppy Chow Delight: A Tasty Treat Recipe

A delicious and easy-to-make treat combining the flavors of caramel and apple in a fun puppy chow mix.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup dried apple slices chopped
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal and chopped dried apple slices. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the caramel sauce until it becomes smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
  3. Pour the melted caramel mixture over the cereal and apple slices. Gently stir until all the cereal is evenly coated.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a large zip-top bag or a bowl. Add the powdered sugar and shake or stir until the cereal is well coated.
  5. Fold in the mini chocolate chips and chopped pecans, if using.
  6. Spread the puppy chow mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool for about 30 minutes.
  7. Once cooled, break into pieces and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For a festive touch, add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before it cools.
  • Substitute the dried apple slices with other dried fruits like cranberries or raisins for a different flavor profile.

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