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Halloween Protein Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies)

Bring this Halloween Protein Puppy Chow to your next fall party! It's chocolatey, peanut buttery, sweet, crunchy, and full of classic Halloween candy like candy corn and mini Reese's cups! It's fun, festive, and oh so yummy.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 317 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups rice Chex cereal (140g)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (120g)
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (90g)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60g)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (60g) can omit
To Mix In:
  • 1/2 cup mini pretzel twists (20g)
  • 24 pieces candy corn (41g)
  • 9 unwrapped Reese's minis (32g)

Instructions

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  1. Add the Chex cereal to a large bowl and set aside.
  2. Add the peanut butter and chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted.
  3. Pour the mixture onto the Chex and mix until evenly coated.
  4. Transfer the coated Chex to a large ziploc bag. Add the powdered sugar and protein powder.
  5. Seal the bag and shake until the cereal is well coated. Then spread onto parchment paper and let sit until cool and chocolate has set.
  6. Once chocolate has cooled, mix in the pretzel twists, candy corn and Reese’s and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature. If stored well, protein puppy chow will stay fresh for 7-10 days.
  • You can also freeze this recipe! Store in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 cup (71g) Calories 317kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 11.6g (23%) Fat 12.7g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 11.6mg (4%) Fiber 2.8g (11%) Sugar 17.9g (36%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 cup (71g)
Calories 317kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 11.6g 23%
Fat 12.7g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 11.6mg 4%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Sugar 17.9g 36%

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