Puppy Chow Recipe

5 from 164 votes

Easy Puppy Chow is a 15-minute no-bake snack made with Chex cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar for classic Muddy Buddies.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Place 9 cups cereal in a large bowl and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Cook, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir with a spatula until evenly coated. Transfer the coated cereal to a 2-gallon zip-top bag. Add 1½ cups powdered sugar, seal, and shake until every piece is well coated.
Spread the Puppy Chow in a single layer on waxed or parchment paper and let it cool completely before serving or storing. This helps the chocolate set and keeps the cereal crisp and less clumpy.

Make ahead of time. Place in an airtight container and store on the counter for 1–2 weeks.

Variations. You can add a variety of ingredients to this classic treat to make it even better!

S’mores: Prepare puppy chow as directed, then mix in 4 cups Golden Grahams and 2 cups mini marshmallows.
Cookies and cream: Add about 8 crushed Oreos to the bag along with the powdered sugar.
Holiday: Add 1 cup of holiday M&M’s or other holiday-colored candies to the mix.

Freeze this easy puppy chow recipe for up to 3 months. Allow it to thaw before eating.