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Puppy Chow Recipe
This sweet puppy chow snack mix (also called muddy buddies) is a delicious combo of chocolate, peanut butter, Chex, and powdered sugar.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 9 cups
Calories: 427 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 9 cups rice chex cereal
- ¼ cup salted butter (½ stick)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place the cereal in a large bowl.
- In a saucepan set over medium heat, melt the butter and chocolate chips. Stir frequently.
- Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the cereal, and gently fold until all cereal is well coated.
- Place the powdered sugar into a 2-gallon Ziplock baggie.
- Transfer the coated cereal into the baggie.
- Shake, toss, and turn until all coated cereal is powdered.
- Pour the coated mixture onto a lined baking sheet to cool completely.
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Notes
- Storage: Store puppy chow in an airtight container or Ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
427kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
323mg
(13%)
Potassium
248mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
668IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
11mg
(61%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 323mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 668IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 11mg | 61% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.