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Scotcheroos Protein Puppy Chow

This Scotcheroos Protein Puppy Chow is the best combination of two classic desserts! This puppy chow recipe is made with all the chocolate and butterscotch flavors you love about Scotcheroos in a lightened up cereal mixture made with crunchy Chex and powdered sugar! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 293 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 4 cups rice Chex cereal (140g)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (120g)
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips (45g)
  • 1/4 cup butterscotch chips (45g)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60g)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (60g) can omit
  • To mix in: 1 Tbsp chocolate chips + 1 Tbsp butterscotch chips + any other mix-ins of choice!

Instructions

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  1. Add the Chex cereal to a large bowl and set aside.
  2. Add the peanut butter, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted.
  3. Pour the mixture onto the Chex and mix until evenly coated.
  4. Transfer the coated Chex to a large ziploc bag. Add the powdered sugar and protein powder.
  5. Seal the bag and shake until the cereal is well coated. Then spread onto parchment paper and let sit until cool and chocolate has set.

Notes

  • To make gluten-free: just make sure to use a gluten-free Chex mix (Rice, corn, chocolate).
  • To make dairy-free/vegan: use vegan chocolate chips, vegan butterscotch chips and a plant-based protein powder (if using). 
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature. If stored well, protein puppy chow will stay fresh for 7-10 days.
  • You can also freeze this recipe! Store in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 cup (60g) Calories 293kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 33.5g (11%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 12.8g (20%) Saturated Fat 4.7g (24%) Fiber 1.6g (6%) Sugar 19.3g (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 293

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 cup (60g)
Calories 293kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 33.5g 11%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 12.8g 20%
Saturated Fat 4.7g 24%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Sugar 19.3g 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.