Description
Peanut Butter Puppy Chow is the ultimate sweet and savory snack mix that combines crunchy cereal, rich chocolate, and creamy peanut butter. This delightful treat is coated in powdered sugar for an irresistible finish, making it perfect for parties, movie nights, or just enjoying at home. Quick to prepare and fully customizable with your favorite mix-ins, this no-bake recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Plus, it’s an enjoyable activity for kids to help with, ensuring fun in the kitchen for all ages. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delicious crunchy delight that promises to satisfy any snack craving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–1/2 cups Peanut Butter Captain Crunch cereal
- 4–1/2 cups regular Cap'n Crunch cereal
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk chocolate or semi-sweet)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar (divided)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine both cereals and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt together peanut butter, chocolate chips, and butter in 15-second intervals until smooth. Stir in salt.
- Pour the melted mixture over the cereals and gently stir until evenly coated.
- Divide the mixture into two portions. In a resealable bag, add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and half of the cereal mixture; shake well. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Optional: Fold in any additional mix-ins like nuts or pretzels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg