Lemon Crunch Buddies
I would love to say that I don’t like to snack. That would be a blatant untruth.
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.
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.
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Heather @Bostongirlbakes says
October 11, 2016 at 5:30 pmI love anything lemon..and especially when it’s in a dessert! This would be a very addicting snack 🙂
Sarah says
October 11, 2016 at 3:45 pmLemon 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!)!
Aish says
October 11, 2016 at 1:39 pmI can munch on these yummies all day long. Love white chocolate and lemon flavors.
Elizabeth says
October 11, 2016 at 5:37 amWHat a super sounding snack idea! I wonder if we can get that square cereal here in the UK
Susie Gall says
July 13, 2015 at 8:52 amI love lemon (anything) and I love white chocolate (anything), and I KNOW I will love these. Thanks for the recipe, Dan and Joe!
Tara Noland says
August 23, 2014 at 3:56 pmLove the name, the look, the taste of lemon. Love everything about this!!
Dan from Platter Talk says
August 26, 2014 at 2:38 pmGive these a try, Tara and you’re going to love it all!
Patty Anderson says
August 23, 2014 at 1:20 pmThis is a very clever idea indeed Dan.
Scott from Platter Talk says
August 25, 2014 at 11:51 pmPatty, these are excellent. Hope you give them a try. You will love them. -Scott
Velva says
August 23, 2014 at 12:14 amThis is a great snack. I am a snacker and this would be divine. Love it. Thanks for sharing.
Velva
Scott from Platter Talk says
August 25, 2014 at 11:49 pmA nice twist on Chex mix. Try it with a glass of white wine. Makes you happy to be an adult! -Scott
KC the Kitchen Chopper says
August 22, 2014 at 3:14 pmWhat 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.
Scott from Platter Talk says
August 25, 2014 at 11:49 pmThese are great! Just the right amount of sweetness. Very nice to have in the summer. Hope you give them a try. -Scott