Description
Peanut Butter Puppy Chow is a delightful no-bake snack mix that combines crunchy cereal with a luscious blend of chocolate and creamy peanut butter, finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar. This irresistible treat is perfect for any occasion, be it parties, movie nights, or simply as an on-the-go indulgence. With the added bonus of customizable mix-ins like nuts or dried fruits, your Peanut Butter Puppy Chow can easily become your own signature creation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4.5 cups Peanut Butter Captain Crunch
- 4.5 cups regular Cap’n Crunch cereal
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (divided)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine both cereals and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt peanut butter, chocolate chips, and butter in 15-second intervals until smooth. Stir in salt and vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted mixture over the cereals and gently stir to coat.
- Divide the mixture and powdered sugar into two parts. Place half in a resealable bag with 1 cup of powdered sugar; shake until coated.
- Transfer to a bowl and repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 45g
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, add your favorite nuts or dried fruit. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.