Pistachio Puppy Chow

Pistachio Puppy Chow

Ingredients:

6 cups Rice Chex cereal

1 cup white chocolate chips (or vanilla almond bark)

1/2 cup pistachio butter (or finely ground pistachios mixed with a bit of oil to make a paste)

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios (plus extra for garnish)

Optional: 1 box pistachio pudding mix (3.4 oz) for extra pistachio flavor

Instructions:

1. Prep coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips, pistachio butter, and butter together in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla.

2. Mix with cereal: Place Chex cereal in a large bowl. Pour melted pistachio mixture over the cereal. Gently stir until well-coated.

3. Shake & coat: In a large zip-top bag, combine powdered sugar, pistachio pudding mix (if using), and chopped pistachios. Add coated cereal, seal, and shake until everything is evenly covered.

4. Cool & serve: Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and dry. Sprinkle with extra pistachios before serving.

💡 Tips:

The pudding mix makes it extra green and flavorful, but you can skip it if you prefer all-natural.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days (if it lasts that long!).