Description
This Puppy Chow Recipe, also known as Muddy Buddies, is a deliciously simple treat made with just four ingredients. Combining creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, crunchy Rice Chex cereal, and powdered sugar, it creates a sweet and crunchy snack that’s perfect for parties, gatherings, or anytime you crave a no-bake dessert. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe yields a crowd-pleasing delight with irresistible flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Cereal
- 6 to 7 cups Rice Chex Cereal
Coating
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (plus extra as needed)
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Peanut Butter: Melt the peanut butter and chocolate chips together until smooth and combined, either by heating gently on the stovetop using a double boiler or microwaving in short bursts while stirring frequently.
- First Layer of Cereal: Place 3 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl and pour half of the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the cereal.
- Second Layer of Cereal: Add the remaining 3 cups of cereal to the bowl and pour the rest of the chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the top.
- Mix to Coat: Stir gently but thoroughly until all the cereal pieces are evenly coated. If there is excess melted mixture pooling at the bottom, add additional cereal ¼ cup at a time (up to a total of 7 cups) until all the chocolate mixture is absorbed and coating the cereal evenly.
- Cool Slightly: Allow the coated cereal to cool to room temperature or refrigerate briefly. You want the mixture cool but not hardened before the next step.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Add 1 cup of powdered sugar to the cooled cereal mixture and stir well to combine, ensuring every piece is coated.
- Chill: Place the coated cereal in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set the coating slightly.
- Adjust Coating: After chilling, add more powdered sugar ¼ cup at a time, stirring after each addition until the cereal is coated to your liking.
- Store: Transfer the Puppy Chow to an airtight container. Store at room temperature to maintain perfect texture.
Notes
- This recipe requires only four simple ingredients and no butter, making it quick and easy.
- The perfect snack for parties, holidays, or a sweet treat for the family that doesn’t require baking.
- You can adjust the amount of cereal to ensure all the chocolate and peanut butter mixture is fully coated, up to 7 cups total.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the Puppy Chow fresh and crunchy for several days.
- Chilling helps the coating set without hardening it, giving the ideal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 231 kcal
- Sugar: 1.3 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 12.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 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
