5.0 from 3 votes
Reindeer Chow
A delicious puppy chow recipe perfect for Christmas. Muddy buddies with the addition of M&Ms and peanut butter cups!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 613 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 9 cups crispy rice cereal squares
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup red and green m&ms
- 1 cup Mini peanut butter cups
Instructions
- In a large bowl add cereal and set aside.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate and butter; add peanut butter and mix until smooth or in a microwavable bowl add chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Microwave uncovered on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth.
- Stir vanilla extract into chocolate mixture. Pour over cereal in a bowl. Stirring until evenly coated. Pour into a 2-gallon resealable food storage plastic bag.
- Add powdered sugar into a large plastic bag and shake until well coated.
- Spread on waxed paper to cool completely. After it is completely cooled add in M&Ms and peanut butter cups, gently stir to combine.
- Store in an airtight container.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
613kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
88g
(29%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
439mg
(18%)
Potassium
400mg
(11%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
48g
(96%)
Vitamin A
672IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
153mg
(15%)
Iron
16mg
(89%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 613
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 613kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 672IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 16mg | 89% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.