Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies)
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Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies)
Description
The Puppy Chow recipe involves melting peanut butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together until smooth. Once melted and mixed, the chocolate-peanut butter blend is quickly stirred into the Rice Chex cereal, ensuring every piece is evenly coated. This coated cereal is transferred into a large resealable bag along with powdered sugar, then shaken until the cereal pieces are thoroughly covered with a powdery layer. This results in a sweet, crunchy snack with a balance between the creamy, chocolaty coating and the crisp cereal.
The snack’s texture offers crispness from the cereal combined with a rich, slightly sticky coating softened by the powdered sugar dusting. Puppy Chow is often served as a casual snack or party treat, enjoyed plain or alongside other finger foods. Its no-bake preparation and ease of assembly make it a convenient go-to for homemade treats.
Ingredients
- 10 cups rice chex cereal
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate and peanut butter in the microwave in 30 secondincrements in the microwave in a large glass bowl (90 seconds total).
- Stir well until mixed then add in the cereal and mix well until coated before adding the cereal to a large ziploc bag with the powdered sugar and shaking until fully coated.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4.8mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.