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A vibrant bowl of caramel apple puppy chow sitting on a rustic wooden table, colorful mini candy eyes, chopped green apples, and caramel drizzle visible, with a cozy fall background and soft natural lighting highlighting the crunchy snack's textures and glossy caramel coating.

Addictive Caramel Apple Puppy Chow Quick Fall Snack Mix

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A delicious and easy fall snack mix combining crunchy cereal, fresh apples, rich caramel, and sweet candy coatings for a perfect quick treat.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups rice cereal or Chex
  • 1 cup chopped green apples
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup melted chocolate chips
  • 1 cup crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup colorful candy eyes
  • Optional: sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine cereal and chopped green apples.
  2. Warm caramel sauce slightly and drizzle over the cereal mixture, mixing gently.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  4. Pour melted chocolate over the mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Add crushed pretzels and colorful candy eyes, mixing lightly.
  6. Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined tray to set, then break into pieces to serve.

Notes

  • Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Feel free to add your favorite fall candies or nuts for variation.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Method: Mix, melt, coat, chill
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg