I would love to say that I don’t like to snack. That would be a blatant untruth. My workplace is flooded with snacks, a hazardous workplace of sorts to be certain. That said, we don’t have a lot of snacks around our house and it is a rarity when I make a bona fide snack. We get all sorts of requests here on Platter Talk. Some people ask for quinoa recipes. Some want specific cakes, others ask for things on the grill. When I was asked to put some snack ideas together, as odd as this sounds, I was at a loss for what to make.
Like almost all of my “recipe blocks” (as seldom as they may be) this one lasted for only a very short time. Indeed, I found one that has only a few ingredients, uses things that are all common to our pantry, and includes no fewer than two of my favorite things on earth: Chocolate and lemons.
Because this was and easy, and in all likelihood because this was a designated snack recipe, our sixth-grader Joe volunteered to be my most eager of assistants. To both son and dad’s delight, this little snack recipe was a hit. Give these crunchy little treats a a try; they’re sure to please the snack lover in all of you. Happy crunching and happy summer. -Dan.
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Lemon Crunch Buddies
Ingredients
- 7 cups square rice cereal such as chex mix, etc. We use Festival brand Rice Crunch Buddies.
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate baking bits or chips
- 1/4 cup butter
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In large mixing bowl add cereal pieces
- In small sauté pan over medium heat, melt butter and chocolate together, stir in lemon juice and 1/2 of lemon zest, reserve remaining zest.
- Pour chocolate and butter mixture over cereal, mix gently with rubber spatula.
- Add powdered sugar and continue to gently mix until cereal is well covered.
- Serve and garnish with remaining lemon zest.
I love anything lemon..and especially when it’s in a dessert! This would be a very addicting snack 🙂
Lemon is one of my favorite flavors! Especially with snacks! Can’t wait to make these! They will be perfect for parties (and we throw a ton… lol!)!
I can munch on these yummies all day long. Love white chocolate and lemon flavors.
WHat a super sounding snack idea! I wonder if we can get that square cereal here in the UK
I love lemon (anything) and I love white chocolate (anything), and I KNOW I will love these. Thanks for the recipe, Dan and Joe!
Love the name, the look, the taste of lemon. Love everything about this!!
Give these a try, Tara and you’re going to love it all!
This is a very clever idea indeed Dan.
Patty, these are excellent. Hope you give them a try. You will love them. -Scott
This is a great snack. I am a snacker and this would be divine. Love it. Thanks for sharing.
Velva
A nice twist on Chex mix. Try it with a glass of white wine. Makes you happy to be an adult! -Scott
What a cute name…Lemon Crunch Buddies. You did a great job getting out of your snack slump with these tasty treats! Pinned for later! 🙂 Thanks Dan.
These are great! Just the right amount of sweetness. Very nice to have in the summer. Hope you give them a try. -Scott