Healthy Puppy Chow
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4.8
Healthy Puppy Chow
Description
The preparation starts by melting chocolate chips in a double boiler, gently stirring in peanut butter until fully combined. Almonds are then stirred in to coat each nut evenly. Coconut sugar is powdered finely in a blender to ensure a smooth dust that sticks well without clumping.
The coated almonds are placed in a container and shaken with the powdered coconut sugar, arrowroot starch, and additional sugar as needed, producing a dry, powdery coating that reduces stickiness and adds sweetness. Arrowroot starch helps absorb any excess moisture for a matte finish.
This snack mix can be enjoyed as a sweet treat with a crunchy texture combining chocolate and nutty peanut butter flavors. Swapping peanut butter for other nut or seed butters is possible, and choosing dark or dairy-free chocolate chips adjusts sweetness and dietary preferences.
The batch yields about three cups and nutrition information is estimated per quarter cup serving.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (see notes)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 cups almonds sliced
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 4 tablespoons arrowroot starch
Instructions
- Make a double boiler by filling a saucepan with 1-inch of water. Bring that to a boil, then set a heat-safe bowl (that is large enough to cover the opening of the saucepan) on top. Place the chocolate chips in the bowl and gently melt them, stirring often. Turn off the heat and stir in the peanut butter.
- Place the almonds in a large bowl, and pour the melted chocolate over the top. Stir well, to coat the almonds evenly. Break up any large clumps you see.
- Pour the coconut sugar into a blender and secure the lid. Blend for 60 seconds, or until the sugar looks finely ground and powdery. Let the dust settle before you remove the lid, so you won't make a mess in your kitchen.
- Pour the coconut sugar into a large container with a lid, then add in the chocolate coated almonds. Secure the lid and shake well, to coat the almonds in the powdered coconut sugar.
- Add in 2 tablespoons of arrowroot starch and secure the lid again. Shake well, until the almonds are coated. Add more starch, just 1 tablespoon at at time, until the almonds look like they have a white coating and are easily separated into bite-sized pieces.
- This snack mix is ready to serve right away. You can store it at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Nutrition estimates assume approximately three cups of snack mix, with info based on a quarter-cup serving.
- Peanut butter can be replaced with almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter to vary flavor.
- Dark chocolate chips create a less sweet snack; ensure dairy-free chips for vegan needs.
- Ensure thorough melting of chocolate and peanut butter to evenly coat almonds before dusting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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