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PINK CHEX
The Easy Valentine's Day Treat I Make With My Kids Every Year
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5.0 (310)|(2 Reviews)Chex cereal coated in melted white chocolate and strawberry dust, tossed in powdered sugar.
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By Molly Adams (Recipe Developer)•Published April 10, 2026
⏱ 17 mins
Simply Recipes / Molly Adams🔥 190 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Natural vibrant pink color and berry flavor from freeze-dried fruit.
- 15 minutes prep with zero oven baking.
PINK CHEX
The Easy Valentine's Day Treat I Make With My Kids Every Year
A pastel strawberry twist on classic puppy chow: Rice Chex cereal coated in melted white chocolate and pulverized freeze-dried strawberries, shaken in a paper bag with powdered sugar. Difficulty: Super Easy.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time2 mins
Total Time17 mins
Servings8 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice or Corn Chex cereal
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, blended into fine powder
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Directions
1
Coat cereal in white chocolate
Melt white chocolate chips. Gently fold with Chex cereal and strawberry powder until evenly coated.
2
Shake in powdered sugar
Transfer coated cereal into a large zip-top bag with powdered sugar. Shake vigorously until completely coated and pink-white.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Pulse freeze-dried strawberries in a blender for 10 seconds to make concentrated berry powder.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories190 kcal
Protein2g
Carbs32g
Total Fat7g
Sodium: 95mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
