Puppy Chow is a delicious treat made primarily with chocolate chips, peanut butter, and Chex® cereal! No baking required!
Why We Love This Puppy Chow
- Quick & Easy: No bake, simple steps.
- Rich Flavor: Chocolate and peanut butter mix.
- Customizable: Easy to change up for events with add-ins.
- Fun Activity: Get your kids involved, they love making this.
- Stores Well: Lasts a week, freezer-friendly.
Quick Tip
Puppy Chow, also called Muddy Buddies or Monkey Munch, usually contains crispy cereal, sweeteners, chocolate or peanut butter, and add-ins.
Ingredients
- Crispy Cereal: Gives the crunchy foundation.
- Chocolate Chips & Peanut Butter: Create a sweet, creamy coating.
- Butter: Adds richness and smoothness.
- Vanilla & Salt: Enhance overall flavor of your puppy chow.
- Powdered Sugar: Provides sweetness and prevents sticking.
- Add-ins: Offer extra texture and customization.
How To Make Puppy Chow
- Measure cereal into a large bowl.
- Melt together peanut butter, chocolate chips, and butter; stir in vanilla and salt.
- Pour the melted mixture over cereal; mix until coated.
- Divide and shake with powdered sugar in sealable bags for an even coat.
- Optional: Mix in any desired add-ins like M&M’s.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Storage
- Room Temperature: Keep puppy chow in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Freeze: Store in a sealed bag or container for up to 3 months; thaw at room temp.
Variation Ideas
- Holidays: Add seasonal M&M’s and include a free printable bag topper.(Bunny Bait, Valentine Muddy Buddies, Goblin’s Goodies, Fall Muddy Buddies, Fall Muddy Buddies, Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies).
- Birthdays: Add birthday sprinkles to the mix.
- Sports Events: Use team-colored candies.
- Peanut Butter: Check out these Peanut Butter Puppy Chow for a fun peanut butter twist.
- Movie Night: Add mini marshmallows and popcorn.
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Puppy Chow
Puppy Chow is a delicious treat made primarily with chocolate chips, peanut butter, and Chex® cereal! No baking required!
Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex or other crispy rice cereal
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup milk or semisweet chocolate chips (Note 1)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup festive/holiday M&M's or Reeses Pieces, optional
Instructions
- PREP: Into a large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
- MELT: In another large microwave-safe bowl, mix peanut butter, chocolate chips, and butter. Microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring each time until melted and smooth. Then, add vanilla and salt. Pour over cereal and gently stir until evenly coated.
- COMBINE: Pour half of the cereal mixture into a gallon-sized sealable plastic bag and add half of the powdered sugar. Seal and shake until cereal is evenly coated. Repeat this process with remaining cereal and powdered sugar in same or a different bag. Shake until all the cereal is well coated. This separation ensures even coating of the cereal mixture.
- ADD-INS: Transfer to a large bowl and optionally stir in M&M's, Reese's Pieces, or other desired additions. Enjoy!
- STORAGE: Store leftover Puppy Chow in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Recipe Notes
Note 1: We love using Guittard or Ghirardelli chocolate chips.
Nutritional information does not include the optional candy mix-ins.
Nutrition
Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 115g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 1043mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 2048IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 404mg | Iron: 36mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I’ve totally never tried muddy buddies but you make them looks SO GOOD! You should totally come out with a book on them!
I love all of these! PINNING!
Jaw dropped. These all look amazing. And don’t tell me there is a single-serve… I can’t handle any more sweets but that one’s calling my name! 😉 Love these, lady! xoxo
Love puppy chow 🙂
I had to stop making muddy buddies at home because I just cannot control myself around it!! haha I blame college – we didn’t have a kitchen so the only dessert we ever made was muddy buddies! These flavors sound awesome!
Whenever I see this stuff at parties, I gravitate toward it like a magnet! This puppy chow looks SO irresistible, Chelsea! I’ve got to finally try making it for myself… and only myself. Hehe.
In my humble opinion you can never go wrong with puppy chow. NEVER. They look fab!
Have a beautiful Wednesday Chelsea!
I’m dying because I can eat muddy buddies like mad. Gone in an instant! Love these recipes!
Oh wow, these puppy chows look AMAZING! Especially the chocolate chip cookie dough one. Once I start eating puppy chow, I can’t stop! That’s ok though, right? 🙂
Oh man…how do you live in the same house as all of these!! I would just sit and eat them all day.