Freeze-dried strawberries add sweet flavor to this strawberry Chex mix, a twist on puppy chow! It’s a sweet treat for Valentine’s Day or any occasion.

A bowl of powdered cereal mix with pink and red M&Ms, surrounded by dried strawberry slices on a white surface.

Around here we always keep something sweet to snack on, and this Strawberry Chex Mix is currently one of our favorites in rotation.

Equal parts easy, delicious, and adorable, this fun, pink-hued snack is perfect for Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, or really any time you want to spread a little love.

With its crunchy cereal base, sweet white chocolate strawberry coating, and a sprinkle of holiday flair, it comes together in minutes. If you’re a fan of puppy chow, you’ve got to give this recipe a try.

Whether you’re prepping for a party, surprising someone special, or just craving something a little extra, this snack mix has got you covered. Let’s dive in!

Ingredients for strawberry Chex mix

Full list of ingredients including quantities is located in the recipe card.

Ingredients for a snack mix: Chex cereals in a large bowl, freeze-dried strawberries, M&Ms, shortening, white chocolate chips, and powdered sugar, all arranged on a countertop.

You’ll need:

Rice Chex
Corn Chex
White chocolate chips
Shortening
Powdered (confectioner’s) sugar
Freeze-dried strawberries
M&Ms

Freeze-dried strawberries are found near the dried fruits and nuts at the grocery store. You want the kind that is completely dry, not the chewy variety, because we’ll be turning it into a powder.

The shortening is used to help make the white chocolate coating smooth. You can use vegetable oil if you prefer.

Bowls of pink-coated snack mix with pink, red, and white candies, surrounded by freeze-dried strawberry slices on a patterned cloth.

How to make this recipe

Measure the cereals into a large bowl and set aside.

Pour the dried strawberries into the bowl of a food processor and blitz until powdered. It’s OK if there are a few larger bits, but nothing too large!

Combine the powdered strawberry and powdered sugar in another bowl and set aside.

Food processor containing crushed red mixture on a tiled surface, with a striped cloth beside it.

Whisk resting in a bowl of pink powdered mixture, possibly for baking.

Pour the white chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl and add the shortening.

Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each time, until completely melted and smooth.

Pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal and stir well to coat the cereal as evenly as possible. Make sure to scrape up from the bottom of the bowl!

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A large metal bowl filled with cereal squares coated with a powdered mixture. A wooden spoon is placed inside the bowl. A striped cloth is partially visible underneath the bowl.

Sprinkle on half of the powdered sugar mixture and stir well, then add the rest and stir to coat completely.

Stir in M&Ms if desired and serve!

Storage tips

Strawberry Chex mix will keep for about a week when stored properly. It does not need to be refrigerated.

Store it in an airtight container like a large Ziploc bag or lidded bowl, or store in a large bowl covered with plastic wrap.

This snack mix packages easily for Valentine’s Day treats or goody bags! Use patterned bags and twist on a red pipe cleaner to close.

A glass bowl filled with Chex cereal coated in powdered sugar, mixed with pink and red candy-coated chocolates. A printed fabric is partially visible underneath.

Recipe suggestions

If you want to add even more strawberry flavor, you can mix in extra dried strawberries to the Chex mix.

Want to make it sweet and salty? Stir in pretzel rounds or squares, or add lightly salted peanuts.

You can also change up the cereal used in this mix! Choose your favorite flavor of Chex, or try with other cereals like Crispix, Cheerios, Kix, and others.

Close-up of a snack mix with cereal squares covered in powdered sugar, interspersed with pink, red, and white candy pieces.

Enjoy this strawberry Chex mix the next time you’re craving something sweet!