Simply Strawberry Cheesecake Snack Mix!
A delightful, easy-to-make, no-bake snack perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings with a wholesome, strawberry-cheesecake flavored bite!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Microwave-safe Bowl
- Gallon-sized sealable bag
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 6 cups whole-grain rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups quality white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 1 box strawberry gelatin mix 3.93-ounce
- 1 box instant cheesecake pudding mix 3.4-ounce
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare Your Cereal Base: Gently place 6 cups of light and crispy rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl, ready for its flavorful coating.
- Whisk the Flavor Dust: In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vibrant strawberry gelatin powder, and creamy cheesecake pudding powder until they are beautifully combined. Set this delightful mix aside.
- Gently Melt Chocolate: Put your white chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat them in the microwave for 30 seconds, then stir well. Continue heating in short 15-second bursts, stirring carefully after each, until the chocolate is wonderfully smooth and fully melted. This gentle approach helps prevent seizing.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the warm, melted white chocolate evenly over the Chex cereal in your large bowl. Gently fold and stir until all the cereal pieces are lightly and evenly coated. Then, carefully transfer the coated cereal into a large, gallon-sized sealable bag.
- Add the Flavor Blend: Pour the pre-mixed powdered sugar, strawberry, and cheesecake blend into the bag with the cereal. Seal the bag tightly, ensuring there's a little air inside to help with even coating.
- Shake to Perfection: Vigorously shake the sealed bag for a minute or two, making sure every piece of cereal gets thoroughly covered with the delicious, sweet, and fruity pink coating.
- Sprinkle in Crumb Love: Open the bag and add the graham cracker crumbs. Reseal the bag and give it another good shake to distribute these lovely crumbs, adding that authentic cheesecake texture.
- Cool and Set: Spread the fully coated cereal mixture out in a single layer on a sheet of parchment paper. Allow it to cool and dry completely for about 10-15 minutes until the coating is perfectly set and crunchy.
- Enjoy Your Wholesome Treat! Once cooled, serve up this delightful, easy-to-make, no-bake snack and savor every healthy-ish, strawberry-cheesecake flavored bite!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of coating or crumbs to your preference for a richer or lighter snack.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 385
- Total Carbs: 58g
- Net Carbs: 57g
- Fats: 14g
- Protein: 6g
