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This is the best puppy chow recipe! Now, I know you probably just rolled your eyes, because who doesn't know how to make puppy chow?! Here's the thing. Most people don't make it right! In my recipe, the ingredients are the same, so what makes my puppy chow even better? The ratio! More chocolate, more peanut butter, more powdered sugar! showmetheyummy.com #puppychow #muddybuddies #recipe #chocolate #peanutbutter #snacks
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Best Puppy Chow Recipe

This is the best puppy chow recipe! Why? More chocolate, more peanut butter, more powdered sugar! This childhood classic aka muddy buddies just got better. :) Plus, it uses the WHOLE box of cereal and the WHOLE bag of chocolate chips, so less measuring required!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time1 min
Total Time6 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: monkey munch, muddy buddies, puppy chow, puppy chow for humans
Servings: 16 people
Calories: 539kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 oz) box rice chex cereal could also use corn
  • 1 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips could also use dark choco, milk choco, etc.
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter *
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract *
  • 1 (2 lb) bag powdered sugar or less to taste - I honestly just eye ball it**
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place cereal into a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Place chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a large microwave safe bowl. 
  • Microwave for 60 seconds and then stir until smooth. If the chocolate chips haven't melted enough, microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely melted. 
  • Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture over the chex cereal and stir together gently with a spatula. DO NOT OVER MIX. The chunks are the best part! The cereal pieces should be completely coated in chocolate, but it's ok for a few to clump together.
  • Pour the powdered sugar over the mixture. Use as much or as little as you like, but I think this is best when no chocolate shows through. Gently stir to combine. Again, don't over mix.
  • Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container!
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Notes

Want to take this up a notch? Use 1 (12 oz) jar of peanut butter (about 1 1/2 cups instead of the original 3/4 cups), 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract (instead of 1 teaspoon) and add 1/2 - 1 teaspoon of salt!
**Too much powdered sugar? Simply dump the puppy chow into a colander and shake the excess out into the sink. 

Nutrition

Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 66g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 8.1mg