Puppy Chow Recipe

Puppy Chow

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This kid-friendly puppy chow is easy to make with Chex cereal, melted chocolate, and peanut butter. Toss the coated cereal in powdered sugar for a sweet and crunchy party snack or dessert. And wag your tail if 10 minutes prep sounds good!

Submitted by Nicky

Updated on November 21, 2023

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

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This homemade puppy chow recipe is easy and fun to make for all ages! Plus, it makes a great edible gift.

How to Make Puppy Chow

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

What Is Puppy Chow?

“Puppy chow” (a.k.a. muddy buddies) is the name for a homemade candy or snack that’s made with cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. General Mills sells their own version of the popular treat, but it’s easy to make at home with just a few ingredients.

Puppy Chow Ingredients

These are the four ingredients you’ll need for this easy puppy chow recipe:

Chocolate chips: This recipe starts with a cup of semisweet chocolate chips.
Peanut butter: Peanut butter helps hold the ingredients together. You can use almond butter, if you prefer, but the results might be slightly softer.
Rice cereal squares: You’ll need a whopping nine cups of crispy rice cereal squares.
Confectioners’ sugar: Make sure to use confectioners’ sugar (a.k.a. powdered sugar) for this recipe.

How to Make Homemade Puppy Chow

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make puppy chow:

Melt the chocolate and peanut butter together.
Remove from the heat and stir in the cereal.
Pour the sugar into a large resealable bag.
Add cereal and shake until well-coated.

How to Store Puppy Chow

Store homemade puppy chow in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“Easy and so yummy,” raves one Allrecipes community member. “I've been craving puppy chow, and decided to make it with my daughter. This recipe is perfect for little kitchen helpers. This is a fast, tasty treat for anyone who loves the chocolate and peanut butter combination!”

“I simplified the process and microwaved the chocolate chips and then added the peanut butter and cereal,” according to Allrecipes Allstar Yoly. “Super easy and tasty. Thanks for the recipe.”

“We added M&M minis and Reese’s Pieces for a little extra chocolatey twist,” says myW0rldinc0l0rs. “Awesome!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup peanut butter
9 cups crispy rice cereal squares
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

Gather all ingredients.
Melt chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Stir in peanut butter and mix until smooth.
Remove from heat and add cereal. Stir until coated.
Pour powdered sugar into large resealable plastic bag. Add cereal and shake until well coated. Store in an airtight container.

"Replaced peanut butter with speculoos to make these!". abeard

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

90	Calories
3g	Fat
15g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 90
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Sodium 70mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 2g	3%
Vitamin C 5mg	5%
Calcium 2mg	0%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 46mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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