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    Home » White Chocolate Matcha Puppy Chow

    White Chocolate Matcha Puppy Chow

    Published: Mar 1, 2018 · Modified: Oct 5, 2021 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This white chocolate matcha puppy chow is an easy and fun dessert recipe! Made with only 4 ingredients, its' a unique spin on on a classic! 

    Overhead view of a bowl of White Chocolate Matcha Puppy Chow

    This White Chocolate Matcha Puppy Chow is a simple, four-ingredient recipe that makes a great St. Patty's Day or Christmas treat because of it's color! It comes together in minutes and is naturally green, thanks to the matcha green tea powder.

    This White Chocolate Matcha Puppy Chow has just the right amount of sweet, green tea flavor and natural green color making it a festive treat for any and every green holiday!

    bowl of matcha puppy chow

    White Chocolate Matcha Puppy Chow: Substitutions

    Let's chat about the 4 ingredients in this recipe!

    • White chocolate. Bars, chips or discs work well in this recipe. Just be sure to use 10 oz. But do not use "white baking chips." Buy real white chocolate that contains ingredients like cocoa butter, sugar and vanilla. Read the ingredients and be aware!
    • Powdered sugar. I use regular powdered sugar here. You can make your own (follow this method) from your favorite unrefined sugar. If you use a darker sweetener like coconut sugar your end result will look brown and not pretty & light green!
    • Rice Squares Cereal. I use Chex (or generic equivalent). Crispex also works really well!
    • Matcha Green Tea Powder. This is the variety
    Overhead view of all the ingredients laid out ready to make White Chocolate Matcha Puppy Chow

    How to make White Chocolate Matcha Puppy Chow 

    This recipe is so simple to make, but I thought I'd share a few tips to ensure you have great matcha success!

    First and foremost, take great care not to use too much cereal! You want a nice white chocolate coating on every square!

    Side view of white chocolate being poured into a mixing bowl filled with rice chex making White Chocolate Matcha Puppy Chow

    Mix the powders first. 

    To ensure that the matcha and powdered sugar are evenly distributed in the puppy chow, be sure to mix them thoroughly before adding them to the white-chocolate-coated cereal! Start with ½ TBS of matcha powder and increase to your liking. Save a little to sprinkle over the top for presentation!

    Overhead view of the dry ingredients mixed together ot make White Chocolate Matcha Puppy Chow

    Chill

    I have two other puppy chow recipes on this site (because it's the best), which also emphasize the importance of letting the white chocolate coating cool off a bit before adding the powdered sugar/matcha mixture. If you don't, the powdered sugar will simply soak into the chocolate instead of doing its job of separating and coating the cereal pieces.

    Another note on chilling: white chocolate cools of faster than the dark chocolate/peanut butter mixture used in traditional puppy chow, so watch it carefully. If it hardens too much it will be difficult to mix! I recommend using a bowl with a lid so you can shake the cereal and powdered sugar together easily.

    Store/freeze

    Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

    Overhead view of a bowl of White Chocolate Matcha Puppy Chow

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I double this recipe?

    Yes, you can double this recipe and make a larger batch.

    Can I make this gluten-free?

    More rice square cereals are gluten-free, so yes! Just choose a cereal that doesn't contain gluten.

    How long does this recipe last?

    Up to 1 week at room temperature or 1 month in the freezer.

    Hands holding a bowl of white chocolate matcha puppy chow

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    White Chocolate Matcha Puppy Chow

    Laura
    This White Chocolate Matcha Puppy Chow is an easy and fun dessert recipe! Made with only 4 ingredients, its' a unique spin on on a classic! Plus it's naturally green, which makes it the perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day! 
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    chilling time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 Servings
    Calories 156.3 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 10 oz white chocolate (1 ½ cups chopped or chips)
    • 4 cups rice squares cereal
    • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
    • ½ - 1 TBS matcha green tea powder* plus more for sprinkling on top

    Instructions
     

    • In a microwave-safe bowl or in a double boiler on the stovetop, melt white chocolate.
    • Add ½ of the rice cereal to a large mixing bowl with a lid.
    • Pour half of the melted white chocolate over the cereal.
    • Pour the remaining cereal and white chocolate into the mixing bowl and stir to combine.
    • Let cool to room temperature.
    • In a separate bowl, mix together powdered sugar and matcha powder.
    • Pour half of the powdered sugar/matcha mixture over the cooled white chocolate/cereal mixture. Cover the bowl with the lid and shake to combine.
    • Add more powdered sugar mixture until the cereal is evenly coated.
    • Sift a little bit of extra matcha powder on just before serving for a greener look!

    Notes

    *I used 1 TBS, if you are not used to the green tea flavor I suggest starting with ½ TBS and adding more if desired!

    Ingredient Substitutions

    • White chocolate. Bars, chips or discs work well in this recipe. Just be sure to use 10 oz. But do not use "white baking chips." Buy real white chocolate that contains ingredients like cocoa butter, sugar and vanilla. Read the ingredients and be aware!
    • Powdered sugar. I use regular powdered sugar here. You can make your own (follow this method) from your favorite unrefined sugar. If you use a darker sweetener like coconut sugar your end result will look brown and not pretty & light green!
    • Rice Squares Cereal. I use Chex (or generic equivalent). Crispex also works really well!
    • Matcha Green Tea Powder. This is the variety

    Store/freeze

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 156.3kcalCarbohydrates: 18.7gProtein: 1.9gFat: 6.5gCholesterol: 3.6mgPotassium: 11.5mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11.5gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 2.2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2.3mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I honestly am not really into St. Patricks Day, but I know my kids will love having a day full of green foods! If you're looking for some other great treats to make here are a few suggestions!

    • Healthy Shamrock shake
    • Baked Spinach Donuts
    • Spinach banana pancakes or spinach banana muffins!
    • Pesto pasta for a yummy main dish.
    • The best green smoothie!

    This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase a product through a link you clicked on here, I receive a portion of the sale. Thank you for supporting JoyFoodSunshine! 

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    Comments

    1. Christine

      October 16, 2020 at 1:33 pm

      Hello! Just wondering what the serving size is for the nutritional information that’s listed?

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    2. Liz

      March 04, 2018 at 5:39 am

      5 stars
      This is GENIUS Laura! I love that beautiful natural green color - SO festive! Would you believe I've still never tried matcha? But I love green tea so I'm sure I'll LOVE it!

      Reply
    3. Kristin

      March 01, 2018 at 9:16 am

      This might be a "duh" question but does Matcha have caffeine in it? If so is it a high content per Tbsp? Im just asking since I would be giving this to my kids, one who is only 2. Thanks!

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      • Laura

        March 01, 2018 at 2:56 pm

        Hey! Yes Matcha has caffeine in it! To feed to kids I'd definitely stick with 0.5 TBS to start! Which is 1.5 tsp which comes out to be a total of about 90 mg caffeine. Remember it'll be dispersed throughout this recipe which makes a LOT of servings!

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