5 from 3 votes
Mint Muddy Buddies (Mint Puppy Chow!)
This chocolate mint puppy chow is a sweet dessert that is perfect for a party. Crunchy cereal and creamy chocolate are mixed with colorful mint chocolate candies for a treat that is minty and perfect for sharing. Also known as puppy chow because of how it looks, this sweet treat is one hundred percent for people!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
10
Cups
Calories:
595 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips about 6 ounces, semi-sweet
- 10 cups rice chex cereal divided
- 1 cup green candy melts about 6 ounces, chocolate
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups chocolate mint candies we used one cup mint M&Ms and 1 cup Andes Mints
Instructions
- Place chocolate chips in a large microwave safe bowl or glass measuring cup. Microwave at half power stirring every 30 seconds until melted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour 5 cups of the cereal into the chocolate and stir until the cereal is completely coated in chocolate. Add 1 cup of powdered sugar (see notes) and mix with the cereal in a large zip-top bag until fully coated in fluffy powdered sugar.
- In a second large microwave safe bowl, add the green candy melts carefully. Microwave at half power stirring every 30 seconds until melted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour 5 cups of cereal into the green chocolate and stir until the cereal is completely coated in green candy melts chocolate. Add 1 cup of powdered sugar (see notes) and mix with the cereal until fully coated in powdered sugar.
- Place both the brown chocolate and the green chocolate coated cereal in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
- Combine both mixes of the coated squares into a large zip top bag. Pour in the mint candies and mix until well combined. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
595kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
90g
(30%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
255mg
(11%)
Potassium
153mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
63g
(126%)
Vitamin A
509IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
13mg
(72%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 595
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 595kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 63g | 126% |
| Vitamin A | 509IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 13mg | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.