If there’s one snack that never lasts long in our house, it’s puppy chow. And when Valentine’s Day rolls around, I love giving classic recipes a tiny festive twist without making things complicated. Enter Puppy Love Chow – the same irresistible, sweet-and-crunchy treat everyone loves, just dressed up with Valentine’s sprinkles.

This is the perfect snack for classroom parties, Galentine’s get-togethers, movie nights, or packaging up in little bags to surprise friends and neighbors. It comes together in minutes, uses pantry staples, and is one of those recipes kids can actually help make (which is always a win).

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• No baking required
• Ready in under 15 minutes
• Kid-friendly and perfect for little helpers
• Easy to customize for holidays or colors
• Sweet, crunchy, and totally addictive

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Puppy Love Chow Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 cup white chocolate chips (about one full bag)
• 5 cups Chex cereal
• 1 cup Valentine’s sprinkles
• 1 cup instant vanilla pudding mix (one full packet)

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Directions

1. Melt the chocolate
   In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and white chocolate together. Heat in short intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted. Don’t worry if it seems a bit thick/not super melty. Once you get it in to the cereal you can even use your hands to smoosh it around and make sure everything is coated!
2. Coat the cereal
   Place the Chex cereal in a large bowl. Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir until every piece is well coated. Fold in the Valentine’s sprinkles.
3. Shake to coat
   Transfer the coated cereal into a large Ziploc bag. Add the instant vanilla pudding mix, seal the bag, and shake until everything is evenly coated and no wet spots remain. You can also simply add the instant pudding on top in the bowl you’ve already been using – but if you’re going to store in a Ziploc anyway you may as well shake in there too!

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Tips & Variations

• Swap Valentine’s sprinkles for seasonal ones and make this recipe year-round.
• White chocolate can be replaced with milk or pink candy melts for a fun color twist. Think milk chocolate and chocolate pudding mix…yum!
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• Package in clear treat bags with ribbon for easy Valentine’s gifting.

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A Little Love Goes a Long Way

There’s just something nostalgic about puppy chow. It’s simple, cozy, and always a crowd-pleaser. Adding sprinkles makes it feel special without losing that classic comfort-food charm. Whether you’re making this with your kids, for friends, or just for yourself (no judgment), this Puppy Love Chow is guaranteed to spread a little extra love.

If you make it, I’d love to see it – tag me so I can share your creations 💗

Want to see the whole process? Check out my video on Instagram below!

Hope you love it as much as we do – not gonna lie I’m snacking on some as I write this post! 😉
xoxo Chelsea Dyan