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.
This classic chocolate, peanut butter and powdered sugar Chex™ Mix recipe has been a beloved part of families' kitchens for years. Transform Chex™ cereal into a delicious treat in just 15 minutes. We call it Muddy Buddies™, but you may know it as Puppy Chow.
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.
How do I keep my puppy chow from going stale? Letting the puppy chow rest will help it to keep from going soggy. It's also important to use a super tightly sealed container. Storing puppy chow in the fridge can also help it from going stale.
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.
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 ingredients in Purina dog Chow vary depending on the recipe. However, every Dog Chow recipe is made with nutritious ingredients including high-quality protein, whole grains, and 23 essential vitamins and minerals. Visit the Dog Chow website to learn more about the ingredients for specific recipes.
It usually takes 10-15 minutes to soak puppy food enough for it to loosen and soften. This makes it easier for young puppies to chew as they are only just developing their teeth. Make sure if you have used hot water that it is cool enough to give to your puppy – this might take longer than 10-15 minutes.
i do a three to one ratio. three sixteen ounce cups. of whatever puppy kibble you use. to one sixteen ounce cup of baby rice. or even baby oats. sometimes i mix them.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
There's sort of an ongoing debate about the name of this chocolate-covered cereal treat. Some people call it puppy chow, while others know it by different names: muddy munch, monkey munch, or muddy buddies. Muddy Buddies is actually the official name of the recipe marketed by General Mills, the maker of Chex cereal.
Puppy food does have more calories than dog food, because puppies need more calories to support growth. AAFCO recommends a minimum of 8.5% for dry puppy food versus only 5.5% for adult dog food. More calcium in puppy formulas. Growing teeth and bones need extra support.
“Growth” foods necessary at the puppy stage have higher protein levels and calorie counts to meet your pup's developmental needs. But once your pup is six to 12 months old those needs change. That's usually when your puppy is nearing his adult height and can transition to adult food.
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