Puppy Chow Recipe

Have you ever had Puppy Chow before? It might sound like the name of a dog food, but it is actually a tasty snack for humans. This Puppy Chow Recipe is super simple and perfect to make with kids.  If your are still hungry after making these, try some of our Easy Snacks for Kids.

Puppy Chow Recipe

Puppy Chow is made with any variety of Chex, chocolate, peanut butter and powdered sugar. The combination of these ingredients makes a treat that is impossible to resist.

To make this Puppy Chow recipe, pour 9 cups of Chex into a large bowl and set aside.

Then, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter and vanilla in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave at 30 second intervals until the ingredients have melted.

Stir the ingredients until the mixture is smooth.

Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal. Stir until the Chex is evenly coated.

Kids can help with the stirring provided the bowl is cool and they do not touch the peanut butter mixture, which can be hot.

Take two large ziploc bags and place ¾ cup of powdered sugar into each bag.

Add the Chex to the bags, seal carefully, and shake, shake, shake! This is my kid’s favorite part. Just make sure you have sealed the bag first or you will have a powdered sugar mess everywhere!

Pour the Chex onto a cookie sheet to allow it to set and harden.

Once it has set, it is ready to serve. Pour some into bowls or divide into goody bags for a party treat.

I love to serve this Puppy Chow at gathering, though if you do, keep in mind that it goes fast. You might want to make a double batch!

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Puppy Chow Recipe

This Puppy Chow Recipe is made with Chex, chocolate, peanut butter and powdered sugar. The combination of these ingredients makes a treat that is impossible to put down!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword muddy buddies, puppy chow

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 18

Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients

• 9 cups Chex
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, measure 9 cups of Chex. Set aside.

2. In a microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter and vanilla. Microwave at 30 second intervals until melted.
3. Stir smooth.
4. Pour the peanut butter mix over the cereal. Stir until evenly coated.
5. In two ziploc bags, divide up the powdered sugar (¾ cup in each bag). Add the cereal.
6. Shake!
7. Lay out on a cookie sheet to set.

Nutrition Facts

Puppy Chow Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 7mg2%

Sodium 271mg12%

Potassium 160mg5%

Carbohydrates 38g13%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 15g17%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 85IU2%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 1.6mg9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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