Pistachio Puppy Chow
This Pistachio Puppy Chow is a sweet, crunchy no-bake snack made with Rice Chex cereal, creamy white chocolate, and pistachio pudding mix for a nutty twist. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for parties, gifting, or movie nights.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- microwave-safe bowl
- Spatula
- zip-top bag
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3.4 oz instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup crushed pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Place Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until fully melted.
- Add white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk to the melted butter. Microwave in 15–20 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in pistachio pudding mix and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Pour the pistachio mixture over the cereal and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Transfer coated cereal to a large zip-top bag. Add powdered sugar, seal, and shake until well coated.
- Add crushed pistachios if using and gently shake again. Pour into a serving bowl and enjoy.
Notes
Melt white chocolate slowly to prevent seizing. Allow coated cereal to cool slightly before adding powdered sugar for best coverage. Store fully cooled puppy chow in an airtight container up to 1 week. Customize with crushed pistachios or other mix-ins as desired.