Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Kids Puppy Chow 4.8 (1,002) 695 Reviews 86 Photos This kid-friendly puppy chow is easy to make with Chex cereal, melted chocolate, and peanut butter. Toss the coated cereal in powdered sugar for a sweet and crunchy party snack or dessert. And wag your tail if 10 minutes prep sounds good! Submitted by Nicky Updated on November 5, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 86 86 86 86 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 36 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe This homemade puppy chow recipe is easy and fun to make for all ages! Plus, it makes a great edible gift. How to Make Puppy Chow You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: What Is Puppy Chow? “Puppy chow” (a.k.a. muddy buddies) is the name for a homemade candy or snack that’s made with cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. General Mills sells their own version of the popular treat, but it’s easy to make at home with just a few ingredients. Puppy Chow Ingredients These are the four ingredients you’ll need for this easy puppy chow recipe: Chocolate chips: This recipe starts with a cup of semisweet chocolate chips. Peanut butter: Peanut butter helps hold the ingredients together. You can use almond butter, if you prefer, but the results might be slightly softer. Rice cereal squares: You’ll need a whopping nine cups of crispy rice cereal squares.Confectioners’ sugar: Make sure to use confectioners’ sugar (a.k.a. powdered sugar) for this recipe. How to Make Homemade Puppy Chow Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make puppy chow: Melt the chocolate and peanut butter together. Remove from the heat and stir in the cereal. Pour the sugar into a large resealable bag. Add cereal and shake until well-coated. How to Store Puppy Chow Store homemade puppy chow in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to one week. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “Easy and so yummy,” raves one Allrecipes community member. “I've been craving puppy chow, and decided to make it with my daughter. This recipe is perfect for little kitchen helpers. This is a fast, tasty treat for anyone who loves the chocolate and peanut butter combination!” “I simplified the process and microwaved the chocolate chips and then added the peanut butter and cereal,” according to Allrecipes Allstar Yoly. “Super easy and tasty. Thanks for the recipe.” “We added M&M minis and Reese’s Pieces for a little extra chocolatey twist,” says myW0rldinc0l0rs. “Awesome!” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ½ cup peanut butter 9 cups crispy rice cereal squares 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Melt chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in peanut butter and mix until smooth. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Remove from heat and add cereal. Stir until coated. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour powdered sugar into large resealable plastic bag. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add cereal and shake until well coated. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Store in an airtight container. Serve and enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 1,345 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 90 Calories 3g Fat 15g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 36 Calories 90 % Daily Value * Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Sodium 70mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 15g 5% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 9g Protein 2g 3% Vitamin C 5mg 5% Calcium 2mg 0% Iron 2mg 13% Potassium 46mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.