Pistachio Puppy Chow
Pistachio puppy chow is a sweet, crunchy, and nutty twist on the classic snack mix, featuring pistachio pudding flavor and a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for parties and easy to make!
Equipment
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Resealable plastic bag
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice or Corn Chex Cereal
- 1 cup White Chocolate Chips
- 1 packet Pistachio Pudding Mix 3.4 oz
- 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 cup Salted Pistachios Shelled and chopped
- 2 tbsp Butter
Optional Add-Ons
- Mini Marshmallows For a chewy texture
- Dark Chocolate Chips For extra flavor
- Green Food Coloring For festive color
Instructions
- Measure and prepare all ingredients, chopping pistachios into small pieces.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips and butter in 20-second intervals, stirring between each round, until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over the cereal and gently toss until fully coated.
- Sprinkle the pistachio pudding mix over the coated cereal and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a large resealable plastic bag, add powdered sugar, and shake to coat evenly.
- Pour the coated cereal into a clean bowl, sprinkle chopped pistachios on top, and toss lightly.
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving for best texture.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For a stronger pistachio flavor, add a few drops of pistachio extract to the melted chocolate.