Puppy Chow Recipe
Puppy chow, also known as Muddy Buddies, is a classic no-bake snack that's impossible to resist. It's made with crispy rice or corn cereal (such as Chex), coated in a rich mixture of melted chocolate, peanut butter, and butter, then generously tossed in powdered sugar for the perfect sweet finish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 ½ to 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter together in a large microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the Rice Chex cereal to the bowl and gently fold until every piece is evenly coated in the chocolate mixture.
- Pour the coated cereal into a large zip-lock bag or lidded container. Add the powdered sugar, seal, and shake well until all the cereal is fully coated.
- Spread the finished puppy chow onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer and let it cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a nut-free version, substitute sunflower seed butter or cookie butter in place of peanut butter.
- Add M&Ms, sprinkles, or mini marshmallows after cooling for a fun festive twist.
- Double the batch easily for parties and holiday gatherings — it disappears fast,
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 161 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg
- Sodium: 112 mg
- Potassium: 123 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Vitamin A: 415 IU
- Vitamin C: 3 mg
- Calcium: 43 mg
- Iron: 3.8 mg