Matcha Puppy Chow Recipe
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!
Servings: 16 Servings
Cost: $4
Ingredients
- 10 ounces white chocolate (1 ½ cups)
- 4 cups rice squares cereal
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ - 1 Tablespoon matcha green tea powder*
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 (process can be sped up by chilling the mixture in the refrigerator for 3-5 minutes).
- 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 use 1 Tablespoon, if you are not used to the green tea flavor I suggest starting with ½ Tablespoon and adding more if desired.
Ingredient Substitutions
- White chocolate. Bars, chips or discs work well in this recipe. Do not use "white baking chips." Buy real white chocolate that contains cocoa butter, sugar and vanilla. Read the ingredients and be aware.
- Rice Squares Cereal. I use Chex (or generic equivalent). Crispex also works well.
- Matcha Green Tea Powder. Use your favorite brand. I love this organic variety.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 156.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.7g | Protein: 1.9g | Fat: 6.5g | Cholesterol: 3.6mg | Potassium: 11.5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11.5g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2.3mg