Description
This Puppy Chow recipe, also known as Muddy Buddies, is a simple and delicious treat combining chocolate, peanut butter, and Rice Chex cereal. Coated with powdered sugar, it’s a perfect sweet snack to make quickly and enjoy at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Mix
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Cereal
- 6 cups Rice Chex Cereal
Coating
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Peanut Butter: Melt the peanut butter and chocolate chips together, either on the stovetop using low heat or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Coat First Half of Cereal: Place 3 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a large bowl and pour 1 cup of the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over it, stirring gently to coat evenly.
- Coat Second Half of Cereal: Add the remaining 3 cups of cereal to the bowl and pour the rest of the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over it. Stir carefully until all cereal pieces are coated.
- Adjust Cereal Quantity if Needed: If there is leftover melted chocolate or peanut butter pooling at the bottom of the bowl, add additional cereal in ¼ cup increments (up to a maximum total of 7 cups) until all coating is absorbed and cereal is fully coated.
- Cool the Mixture: Let the coated cereal cool slightly by placing it in the refrigerator or in a cool place outside, making sure it does not harden completely but cools to room temperature or below.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Once the mixture is cool, add 1 cup of powdered sugar and stir until all cereal pieces are evenly coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate the coated cereal for an additional 15 minutes to set the coating.
- Final Coating: Add more powdered sugar in ¼ cup increments until the cereal is coated to your liking, stirring well after each addition.
- Store: Transfer the Puppy Chow to an airtight container and store at room temperature for optimal freshness.
Notes
- This Puppy Chow recipe requires only four simple ingredients and no butter, making it quick, easy, and delicious.
- The combination of rich chocolate and peanut butter coated in sweet powdered sugar creates an irresistible snack perfect for sharing with friends and family.
- You can adjust the amount of powdered sugar to your preferred sweetness level and texture.
- Storing in an airtight container keeps the Puppy Chow fresh and crunchy for several days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 231 kcal
- Sugar: 1.3 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 12.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28.6 g
- Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 6.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
