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Easy Puppy Chow

Quick, easy and fun, Puppy Chow is made with a few simple ingredients without turning on the oven!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 307 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup chocolate chips milk or semi-sweet
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 9 cups rice chex cereal
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. In a medium, microwave safe bowl, melt the peanut butter, chocolate chips, butter, vanilla and salt in the microwave at high power for 30 seconds. Stir and heat in increments of 20 seconds stirring in between each until smooth.
  2. Place the cereal in a large bowl and pour melted chocolate over. Stir to coat.
  3. Add the powdered sugar to the cereal mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Spread the cereal on a baking sheet in an even layer and allow to dry for 30 minutes.
  5. Serve in a large bowl or transfer to an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.

Notes

  • Be careful when heating the chocolate, overheating will cause the chocolate to burn and seize becoming crumbly. To fix seized chocolate, add a drop or two of canola oil and heat for 10 seconds. Stir until smooth.

Nutrition Information

Calories 307 (15%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 339mg (14%) Potassium 103mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 525IU (11%) Vitamin C 4.6mg (5%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 7.1mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 307

% Daily Value*

Calories 307 15%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 339mg 14%
Potassium 103mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 525IU 11%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 5%
Calcium 98mg 10%
Iron 7.1mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.