This chocolate recipe is one I’m sure many of you already have – and lots of you enjoy. In case you don’t, I thought I’d share my version! Since homemade puppy chow is one of my husband’s favorite Christmas treats, I wanted to share this puppy chow recipe (or muddy buddies as called by some).
There are so many variations of puppy chow – but they are all similar. Some recipes are made with Crispex and some are made with Chex. Some have more butter and some have less. They are all coated in powdered sugar and chocolate and all are delicious.
I took an evening and compared a couple versions with the official Chex recipe. I’ve tried many versions in the past but I think this recipe is the winner. This is the best recipe for puppy chow. My husband happily agrees.
Here’s my compilation recipe for Puppy Chow – and it only takes 5 ingredients!
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Puppy Chow Ingredients:
8 cups cereal (Chex or Crispex, whatever you prefer) 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar (more or less as needed)
In a microwave safe bowl, mix chocolate chips, peanut butter and margarine. Microwave uncovered on high for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave in thirty second increments until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Line one clean plastic grocery inside another. It’s a frugal trick that saves you dishes.
Measure 8 cups of cereal into the bag. Pour chocolate mix over the cereal. Twist the bags closed and gently shake the bag to coat the cereal. Toss until the cereal is completely coated.
Pour powdered sugar over the chocolate-coated cereal. Twist the bags closed and shake until the cereal is covered with powdered sugar. Periodically open the bag and move cereal around to make sure all pieces of the cereal are covered.
Empty the cereal into a covered container. Store in the refrigerator (or freezer). You can serve this puppy chow straight from the fridge or freezer. Enjoy your delicious and simple sweet snack!
Additional Puppy Chow Notes:
Puppy chow stores best in the freezer. This keeps it fresh, and honestly? You can serve it straight from the freezer without any additional thawing.
I like to store my puppy chow in quart freezer bags like these, so I can easily take a smaller bag out of the freezer when we need a special treat.
Did you know you can actually buy some brands of semi-sweet chocolate chips on Amazon for cheaper than in the store? I always watch for sales on chocolate chips, because I bake a lot. BUT, if you are in a pinch for time or baking ingredients, I recently discovered that a bundle of 6 bags of Ghiradelli’s semi-sweet chocolate chips are a good deal on Amazon!
I hope you and your family enjoy this easy puppy chow recipe as much as we do!
If you like Chex recipes, be sure to check out my 12 Days of Chex-mas! You can easily use this recipe for one of your days!
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8cups cereal (Chex or Crispex, whatever you prefer)
1cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2cup peanut butter
1/4cup butter
1 1/2cup powdered sugar (more or less as needed)
Instructions
In a microwave safe bowl, mix chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter.
Microwave uncovered on high for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave in thirty second increments until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Line one clean plastic grocery inside another.
Measure 8 cups of cereal into the bag.
Pour chocolate mix over the cereal. Twist the bags closed and gently shake the bag to coat the cereal. Toss until the cereal is completely coated with chocolate.
Pour powdered sugar over the chocolate-coated cereal. Twist the bags closed and shake again until the cereal is covered with powdered sugar. Periodically open the bag and move cereal around to make sure all pieces of the cereal are covered.
Empty the cereal into an air tight container. Store in the refrigerator (or freezer). You can serve this puppy chow straight from the fridge or freezer.
Muddy Buddies is actually the official name of the recipe marketed by General Mills, the maker of Chex cereal. Names like “puppy chow” and others have become layman's terms for homemade versions like this one.
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.
Cool completely on a baking sheet until firm before packing into an airtight container. This step of cooling and drying is essential for puppy chow that will stay crisp, not soggy.
Why does my puppy chow taste stale? First, before you even start the recipe, make sure the Chex cereal is not stale. Don't make the mistake of using old cereal that nobody wanted to make this recipe. That old, stale taste will be noticeable even through all the chocolate.
Whether you call it muddy buddies or puppy chow, this classic is always guaranteed to be a crowd favorite. Rice Chex cereal is coated with a combination of melted chocolate and peanut butter, then tossed in powdered sugar for the ultimate easy sweet snack.
The main difference is that large breed puppy food has less calories as compared to regular puppy food to support their slower growing large breed needs. This is because larger breeds are not considered adult dogs until they are 18-24 months old, explains pet nutritionist Mark Finke, PhD.
Just like the unique snack, DQ's puppy chow Blizzard is made with peanut butter, chocolate chunks, and real puppy chow pieces blended in its classic soft serve. Sure, a peanut butter and chocolate Blizzard has been done before, but it's the crispy puppy chow pieces swirled throughout that give this treat a twist.
How Puppy Chow Got Its Name. Chex cereal, originally made by the Ralston Purina Company, debuted in grocery stores in 1937. Because the company referred to their dog food as “dog chow” and cat food as “cat chow,” they jokingly called their new cereal line “human chow,” according to Taste.
A good rule of thumb for transitioning from puppy food to adult dog food is: 9-12 months old for small breeds (under 25 pounds expected adult weight)10-12 months for medium breeds (25-50 pounds)12-16 months for large breeds (50-100 pounds)
Certain ingredients may be harder for the puppy to digest, leading to loose stools or diarrhoea. Sensitivity or Allergies: Puppies, like adult dogs, can have sensitivities or allergies to specific ingredients in their food.
Easy answer: yes, your sack of dry dog food will go stale much faster if you leave it open. Unopened dry dog food tends to have a shelf life of around 12-18 months, but once you open it, you should aim to use it up in about 6 weeks. After that, it will start to go stale.
Soaking the Food: Pour warm water or puppy milk replacer over dry kibble or soft puppy Food and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Mix it well until it is a thick, gruel consistency. Use a blender: Blend dry kibble and warm water or a puppy milk replacer to create a smooth and creamy mixture.
However, you should still pick a food optimized for their size, breed, and age. Feeding adult dogs puppy food is generally a bad idea. Puppy food can cause rapid weight gain or nutrient deficiencies in older dogs, because they aren't likely to burn off all the energy provided by the nutrient-rich food.
In 2002 General Mills developed Muddy Buddies, the same recipe as Puppy Chow. But it can't be said that General Mills invented the recipe since Midwesterners recall seeing it and eating it long before the early 2000s.
Its brown kibble-like appearance harkens back to the chow of the Purina company, and the name wasn't subtle, people called it Puppy Chow, knowing well that the dog food company manufactured that cereal. While party mix was a little more universally known for many decades, Puppy Chow was a neat quirk of the Midwest.
Puppy food isn't necessarily bad, but it isn't formulated for their specific needs. Puppy food tends to be higher in calories and proteins, which could contribute to obesity in adult dogs if they continue to eat it as their calorie requirements drop as they age.
Introduction: My name is Patricia Veum II, I am a vast, combative, smiling, famous, inexpensive, zealous, sparkling person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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