Valentine Puppy Chow
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Valentine Puppy Chow
Description
The Valentine Puppy Chow relies on a coating made from melted peanut butter, butter, and milk chocolate chips to cover crisp Chex cereal. After tossing in powdered sugar, the snack mix gains a light, sweet crust, while M&Ms and sprinkles contribute color and additional texture. The preparation involves microwaving the chocolate mixture until smooth, then vigorously shaking the coated cereal in a sealed bowl to ensure even coverage. This treat offers a combination of crunchy, sweet, and slightly salty flavors once cooled and set.
This Puppy Chow is typically served as a snack or party treat, especially fitting for Valentine's Day with its themed colors. It can be portioned into snack bags or bowls and enjoyed casually or shared at gatherings.
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter creamy
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 9 cups Chex cereal
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup M&Ms red and pink
- Sprinkles of your choice
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter, butter, and chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl.
- Microwave for 1 minute, then stir until melted and creamy.
- Add vanilla and stir.
- In a large bowl with a cover, pour chocolate mixture over cereal. Cover and shake until cereal is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar over cereal. Cover and shake until evenly coated.
- Add M&Ms and sprinkles of your choice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 685IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 15mg | 83% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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