5 from 27 votes
Gluten-Free Protein Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies)
This Gluten-Free Protein Puppy Chow uses semi-sweet chocolate, peanut butter, honey, and natural peanut butter to coat Honey Nut Chex cereal, then finishes with a vanilla protein powder dusting. It results in a crunchy, sweet snack with a boost of protein, combining familiar Puppy Chow textures with added nutritional elements. The cereal pieces are evenly coated in a glossy chocolate mixture and then tossed with protein powder for extra flavor and texture.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
419 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/4 cup peanut butter natural
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 cups Honey Nut Chex cereal
- 2/3 cup protein powder vanilla
Instructions
- In a large, microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate, peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil. To do this I use 50% power and microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until everything is smooth and melted.
- Stir the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture, followed by the Chex cereal. Stir the cereal until each piece is well coated in chocolate.
- Place the protein powder into a large, zip-loc bag and then scoop the cereal into the bag. Seal the bag and shake it until the protein powder has evenly coated every piece of cereal.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
419kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
356mg
(15%)
Potassium
381mg
(8%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
502IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
174mg
(17%)
Iron
15mg
(83%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 356mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 381mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 502IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 174mg | 17% |
| Iron | 15mg | 83% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.