Puppy Chow(Microwave)

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves: 9 Cuisine: American

A quick, sweet snack featuring crunchy Chex cereal coated in chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar—perfect for parties, movie nights, or a simple treat for all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 9 cups Chex cereal
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Pour cereal into a large bowl; set aside.
  2. Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and butter in a 1-quart microwave-safe bowl.
  3. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes or until smooth, stirring after 1 minute.
  4. Stir in vanilla until well combined.
  5. Pour mixture over cereal and stir until all pieces are coated.
  6. Pour cereal into a large resealable bag with powdered sugar.
  7. Seal the bag well.
  8. Shake vigorously until all pieces are coated with powdered sugar.
  9. Spread on wax paper until cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

643 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.7g 15% DV
Total Fat 39.2g 50% DV
Carbs 53.5g 19% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 36.4g 73% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 132.5mg 6% DV
Potassium 340.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 14.6mg 16% DV
Calcium 214.3mg 16% DV
Iron 8mg 45% DV
Contains Milk Peanut

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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