Easy Puppy Chow
Easy homemade Puppy Chow recipe with natural ingredients, ready in 12 minutes. Perfect vegetarian snack mix.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rice square cereal
- 2 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large bowl, microwave-safe
- 1 large shallow mixing bowl
Instructions
- 1
Pour the rice square cereal into a large shallow mixing bowl, spreading it out evenly.
- 2
Combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
- 3
Microwave the chocolate mixture on 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until completely melted and smooth, about 1 to 1.5 minutes total.
- 4
Stir the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture until fully incorporated and fragrant.
- 5
Drizzle the warm chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the cereal, using a spatula or wooden spoon to toss gently until every piece is evenly coated.
- 6
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, sea salt, and cinnamon until no lumps remain.
- 7
Working quickly while the cereal is still warm, sprinkle the powdered sugar mixture over the coated cereal in batches, tossing continuously until fully covered.
- 8
Spread the finished Puppy Chow on a clean parchment paper or paper towel-lined surface to cool for about 5 minutes.
- 9
Once cooled and set, transfer to an airtight container where it will stay fresh and crispy for up to 5 days.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| rice square cereal | whole grain rice cereal or multigrain cereal | increases fiber content and provides more sustained energy with slower blood sugar impact |
| powdered sugar | monk fruit sweetener or erythritol powder mixed with 1 tablespoon cocoa powder | reduces refined sugar significantly while maintaining sweetness without affecting blood glucose levels |
| semi-sweet chocolate chips | dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher) | higher antioxidant content and lower sugar than semi-sweet varieties promotes better anti-inflammatory response |
| natural peanut butter | almond butter or sunflower seed butter | almond butter offers additional vitamin E and minerals; sunflower seed is hypoallergenic alternative |
| unsalted butter | coconut oil | provides medium-chain triglycerides that may improve metabolic function and reduce inflammation |
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 4)
| Calories | 255 |
| Total Fat | 10g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Cholesterol | 4mg |
| Sodium | 120mg |
| Carbohydrates | 38g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Sugar | 18g |
| Protein | 7g |
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