This incredible Caramel Apple Puppy Chow is full of caramel apple flavor, and it embodies Fall perfectly. I seriously can’t get enough of this puppy chow recipe!
Caramel Apple Puppy Chow
This is my new favorite puppy chow.
I don’t call it my new favorite lightly. I’ve made a number of awesome versions – Strawberries and Cream puppy chow (still the hubs’ favorite), Baileys Irish Cream Puppy Chow, Orange Creamsicle puppy chow and more. But this puppy chow has officially put me in the mood for fall flavors! Bring on the apple and pumpkin!
I brought it with me over the weekend to visit my family. It was a big hit. So hard to stop eating once you get started.
And my grandmother is totally brilliant. As she was devouring it, she asked me it if was on the blog yet. She said she can’t wait to make it and package it cutely and give it to her neighbors for the holidays.
Great idea! How’d she know I’d done the same thing in pictures?! Great minds think alike. 🙂
This would make such a cute and festive little something to give someone. It’d also be perfect to bring to a party or gathering.
And aren’t the boxes the cutest? They are from World Market and come in so many cute colors and patterns. They’re on sale right now, so hurry to get them if you want them. I’ve also seen similar boxes at Michaels.
One of my favorite things about all puppy chow recipes is how easy it is to make. This one is no different.
I tend to like using two different colors of chocolate for a little fun and variation, but I didn’t do that this time, which makes this even easier to make.
How to Make The Best Puppy Chow
You start by melting down your almond bark. You can also use candy melts or white chocolate chips, though not everyone likes working with white chocolate chips because they stay pretty thick while melted. I’ve done it though. In a pinch, it works.
Once your almond bark is melted, add a package of Caramel Frosting Creations flavor mix. How great is that stuff?! Talk about a punch of caramel flavor! If you want a little less, you don’t have to add it all. Totally up to you.
Then coat your rice Chex in the white chocolate mixture. I carefully mix it with a spatula so that I don’t crush the cereal too much.
This recipe is a little different than a typical puppy chow at this point. Instead of powdered sugar, you use a dry cake or muffin mix. I couldn’t find a dry apple cake mix at Publix, so I used this Apple Cinnamon muffin mix from Fiber One. Using dry cake mix is a great way to add additional flavor to puppy chow. Plus, this one’s got added fiber! 😉
Let it dry and you’re ready to go! Share it with your friends or keep it all for yourself. If you want to keep it, I won’t judge. It’s hard to resist!
You might also enjoy:
Caramel Apple Blondie Cheesecake
Caramel Apple Cookie Cups
Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Blondie Trifle
Salted Caramel Puppy Chow
Caramel Apple Puppy Chow
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 5-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
This incredible Caramel Apple Puppy Chow is full of caramel apple flavor, and it embodies Fall perfectly. I seriously can’t get enough of this puppy chow recipe!
Ingredients
- 10 oz vanilla candy melts, vanilla almond bark or white chocolate chips
- 5 cups rice chex cereal
- 1 package Caramel Frosting Creations flavor mix
- 1 1/2 cups dry apple cake or muffin mix, toasted
- 1 small bag of apple chips (I used Seneca Snacks Apple Chips), optional
Instructions
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 726
- Sugar: 66.1 g
- Sodium: 569.4 mg
- Fat: 31.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 108.1 g
- Protein: 6.9 g
- Cholesterol: 34.1 mg
Enjoy!
Great chow, it would be a perfect snack! Thanks for sharing this great recipe!
Thanks Pamela!
This looks delicious!! I love the apple chips in there. Thank you so much for linking up to Wake Up Wednesdays!
Thanks Lisa! Thanks for the party!
Wow, girl! You have quite the spread. I love caramel, apples, and puppy chow. What a great combination you’ve come up with! I can’t wait to make this treat for fall!
Thanks Emily!
This looks amazing! Puppy chow is definitely one of my guilty pleasures! Can’t wait to try this out!
Thanks Katrina! Me too 🙂
Mmmmmm such a delish and brilliant idea!!!! Your tiramisu looks heavenly too~
Thanks Ellie!
This does look addictive… great fall flavors. Thanks for sharing this with us on foodie friday.
Thanks Diane! Thanks for the party!
Such a fun recipe!! I can’t wait to try it!
Thanks for linking up! I featured your post in my wrap up https://tidymom.net/2013/creative-ideas-3/
Have a great rest of the weekend.
Thank you Cheryl! And thanks for the feature and party! 🙂
holy YUM! I didn’t even know you could make different variations on puppy chow…apparently my creativity is a bit stunted. lol. Caramel apple anything is my fave! Thank you for sharing on Foodie Friday
Thanks Adelina! I love making different varieties – so easy to switch it up. Thanks for the party!
What a great idea for fall! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites. I’m featuring you next week.
Awesome! Thank you Jerri! Thanks for the party! 🙂
I love the apple chips in this! This puppy chow could become a Fall staple in my house!! 😉
Thanks Jocelyn!
What a great combo of flavor! Can’t wait to try!
Thanks Ila!
This Puppy Chow will be making an appearance at our tailgate this weekend! GO PANTHERS!!!!! Wondering if you could create Panther Puppy Chow?
Nice! Good idea on the Panther’s chow, mom. I’ll have to think of something for that. 🙂
I love the Fall flavors in this puppy chow! The Caramel Frosting Creations is great for adding caramel flavor that won’t stick to your teeth (or melt in the mail!). Thanks!
Thanks Wendy! I didn’t even think about the mail – but you’re right! Awesome! 🙂
YAY FOR CARAMEL APPLE EVERYTHING! This could be a veryyyy dangerous recipe to have on-hand this Autumn. 😉
Definitely dangerous! So hard to stop eating it! 🙂
Yes please! I love this! Caramel apple everything!
Thanks Julianne! I’m loving apple stuff right now 🙂
I LOVE this idea. I’ve seen all your different pupy chow recipes before but this one really excites me. Those flavor creations things are brilliant, and so many options! Never would have thought of adding them to this. AND then the cake mix/muffin mix too. Totally brilliant. I’m going to have to go stand in the baking aisle and dream up some flavor combos!
PS. You should make an entire puppy chow section. 🙂 I’m sure there will be more to come!
Thanks Carrie! I’ll see you in the baking aisle 🙂