Strawberry Lemonade Chex Mix
A fun and delightful snack that combines sweet white chocolate, tangy lemon, and crunchy Chex cereal with the freshness of strawberries.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup white chocolate chips Use good quality for the best flavor.
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract For a more intense flavor, use lemon zest instead.
- 4 cups Chex/square cereal Any variety will work, but Rice Chex is popular.
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries Can substitute with other freeze-dried fruits.
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar For coating.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pour the white chocolate chips into a large microwaveable bowl.
- Microwave on high for one minute and stir. If the chocolate is not completely melted, heat for another 30 seconds.
- Add the lemon extract and stir it well into the melted chocolate.
- Add the Chex cereal to the bowl, and gently stir to coat the cereal with the chocolate mixture.
- Next, add the freeze-dried strawberries and stir again until everything is combined.
- Pour the powdered sugar into a gallon zip bag.
- Add the chocolate-coated cereal mix into the bag, then zip it up securely.
- Shake or toss the bag to coat the mixture completely with powdered sugar.
- Dump the mix onto a lined baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
- Let it cool and dry for about half an hour before storing it in an airtight container.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature. It can last for up to two weeks if kept properly. Make sure to accurately measure ingredients and avoid overheating the chocolate.