Chocolate and peanut butter goodness is hard to beat. It is especially good when wrapped around crunchy cereal and made into a munchable mix. But instead of being coated in powdered sugar, this version is coated in brownie batter to make it extra good!
Puppy Chow is one of those childhood favorites that you just have to make every once in a while. Crunchy, chocolaty, peanut buttery goodness that brings you right back to those carefree days.
It made an appearance at all of our sleepovers, movie nights. It is still a must have for holidays, game nights or a special treat on a movie night.
Of course it is the chocolate and peanut butter combo that make it so addictive, but it needs something to keep all of that candy coated cereal from sticking together.
The traditional way to keep it separated is to shake it in a bunch of powdered sugar. The chocolate sets and you get that goodness in individual pieces.
As delicious as puppy chow is any old way, sometimes it is fun to mix thing up a bit. I thought it would be fun to make that favorite treat even more chocolaty. What if you shake it in brownie mix instead of powdered sugar.
I'll wait a second and let that sink in.
Mind blown? I know, right?!
It doesn't get much easier or more delicious than that! But if you are looking for more snack mixes, here are a few you may love:
- peanut butter maple snack mix
- classic oven baked chex mix
- microwave caramel corn
- peanut butter popcorn
I won't tie you up any longer. Run to the kitchen. Gather these ingredients. Make this ASAP. You will thank yourself (and me!!) later.
Brownie Batter Puppy Chow
Ingredients
- 6 cups Chex cereal (I used rice)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups brownie mix
Instructions
1. Melt chocolate chips in microwave. Start with 30 seconds, then stir and return to microwave in 15 second intervals being sure to stir between each until the chocolate is smooth.2. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until completely combined.3. Fold in cereal until well coated.4. Place in a gallon zip topped bag with the brownie mix and shake until coated. Allow to set up before serving.
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'I can't even believe this. I'm on my "favorite foodies" link on Bloglovin' and see this brownie batter puppy chow.I'm thinking how I have got to surprise my family and make this. They love brownie batter ice cream and puppy chow is a favorite. Getting ready to go to the page so I can "pin" it. Look who pops up. None other than Carlee. You better keep this on the down low. Some of your siblings will feel sad you didn't make extra to share at KC"s birthday celebration. That's ok though. I'll make it for them soon.
ReplyDeleteI figured I would get in trouble if I brought a sweet to KC's birthday. I knew you had that covered! They would like this though!
DeleteUmmm Yumm! I love Puppy Chow and with brownie batter...even better!
ReplyDelete~Trisha
We really enjoyed it! I figured it would be hard to go wrong with two of our favorites!
DeleteDelicious! We love puppy chow and now have a new recipe to love!
ReplyDeleteIt is a fun twist on an old favorite, that is for sure!
DeleteSeriously. I'm pretty sure this is going to change my life. Or at least be a new and fabulous answer to the question "how can I help my teenager who is a hormonal mess?"! Thanks for sharing...stopping by from Treasure Box Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteIt is life changing! I would have certainly gone crazy over it when I was a teenager too. I'm not looking forward to that stage!! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteWhat a fun recipe! I have mixed feelings, I don't really need to find another munchie, but darn these sound good.
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel, but sometimes these things are just meant to be!
DeleteOh my gosh Carlee - I think you have come up with a real winner here. Who wouldn't love this?! I have a crowd of teenagers coming to my house tonight, and now I know what snack I am going to provide! Sharing this!
ReplyDeleteThis will be perfect! I know we would have loved it as teenagers, but certainly didn't have any problem polishing it off as a group of 30-somethings either ;-) I can't wait to hear how it goes over!
DeleteMy son and I like to take weekend hikes together to explore new waterfalls and we always take some kind of sweet snack. This is so perfect for our next adventure! Thanks for sharing at Inspiration Thursday!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! My little guy and I like to have weekend adventures too, but right now it is mostly to the part to explore a new slide. I wish we had waterfalls to explore! This would be perfect to take along. Thank you so much for another great party!
DeleteI commented the other day because this is so good. Then you shared at our link party #OMHGWW and I want to thank you for that because, as I said, this looks sooo good!:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting and for coming back by! I really appreciate it!
DeleteI've never tried chow mix, but I'm thinking it's something I could happily much on. Definitely sounds and looks yummy.
ReplyDeleteOver from Funtastic Friday
You have to try it! It is very addicting though, so be careful ;-) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI've never heard of puppy chow! I'm always learning something new from you Carlee. Thanks for sharing at #WednesdaysWisdom and see you next week.
ReplyDeleteOh boy! You better watch out, puppy chow is addicting! ;-) The traditional version is very much like this, but you shake it in powdered sugar. I grew up calling it puppy chow, but some people call it muddy buddies. It has the crunch of the cereal and the delicious peanut butter and chocolate and dusted in sugar so you have to keep licking your fingers. YUMMY!
DeleteThis looks like a great snack. I love that it's easy to make, too! Thanks for sharing on Snickerdoodle Sunday.
ReplyDeleteSo easy and so good! Thanks for hosting!
DeleteStopping back by to let you know this is one of our featured posts on today's Snickerdoodle Sunday Party. I hope to see you there today.
DeleteThank you so much! Just go back from the party!
DeleteLoving this and I’m drooling! You are so talented. Thanks for sharing this at our party. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm, so we get to party with you again! Lou Lou Girls
ReplyDeleteThank you. It is nice to have something quick and easy that you know they will gobble up!
DeleteI really thought you were talking about 'dog biscuits' and you were taking them to the party to treat the dogs. Well I am learning, they do look good enough to eat and dogs should not have chocolate, so that leaves them all for the humans.
ReplyDeleteThanks for bringing Puppy Chow to Fridays Blog Booster Party #21
Kathleen
Too funny! This is way to good to share anyway! Thanks so much for hosting and stopping by!
DeleteWe will love your Puppy Chow. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great week!
ReplyDeleteCome Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Be warned, it is hard to stop once you start! Thank you so much for hosting!
DeleteWhat a yummy twist on a classic treat! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! This post has been pinned on the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! I love having you and can't wait to see you next week!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am not sure if we can ever go back to powdered sugar now!
DeleteThanks for linking up to this week's Tasty Tuesday! I've pinned it to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! I hope you'll link up again this week.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteHi Carlee, I wanted to stop by and let you know that your post has been Featured as part of our Oh My Heartsie Girls Wordless Wednesday, it was chosen by Donna!!
ReplyDeleteHope you will join us and Linkup, in progress!!
Have a great week, Karren
Hooooray! Thank you so much!
DeleteWow!! Going to have to give this a try! Puppy Chow is a big hit around here during the holidays. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining the September Country Fair Blog Party!
Laurie - Co-Host
I really like the original, but it is fun to be able to switch things up every now and then! Now I have all sorts of ideas I would like to try. Too bad I haven't figured out how to remove the calories yet!
DeleteThis looks great! Something I will have to try over Labor Day weekend for a family cookout! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYum! I may have to make another batch to share this weekend too!
DeleteI bet it was good!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!! Hope to see you again this week! Pinned!
ReplyDeleteIt was almost TOO good! Thanks for hosting!
DeleteI'll definitely be trying this recipe! I love puppy chow and love brownie batter!
ReplyDeleteMe too! I could live on either ;-)
DeleteThese look great - I'd never heard of puppy chow either. Thanks for sharing with the #BlogFair.
ReplyDeleteYou're world will never be the same ;-)
DeleteOoooo that looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing with #OMHGWW!
ReplyDelete-Heather
It is ridiculously good! Thanks for stopping by!
DeletePuppy chow is so crazy addictive and now you've upped the chocolate?! I have got to try it this way - looks and sounds so amazing! I'll just have to wait until friends come over though because otherwise I'll empty the bowl all by myself ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is a great plan! It is dangerously addictive!
DeleteThis "Puppy Chow" should be renamed People Chow - NOT Puppy Chow!
ReplyDeleteWhy? Because all it takes is for ONE person to think that they can share this with their dog. Not a good idea. Chocolate can KILL dogs.
Don't be ridiculous. Puppy chow has been around for a long time. It's common knowledge that chocolate can not be given to dogs.
DeleteWhaaat??? Brownie Batter puppy Chow....YUM!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI know, right?!
DeleteOh my gosh, Carlee, that sounds crazy good, you evil genius, you!! Love it!!! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's terribly good ;-) Thanks!
DeleteI love regular puppy chow, and I probably love it too much. So, I know I would love this even more!!
ReplyDeleteIt is dangerous...and wonderful!!
DeleteThanks
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge fan of Muddy Buddies/Puppy Chow. I make bake sale treats for my pastor's son and Chex type snacks sell very well but they must be nut-free:-(. Any idea what I can replace the peanut butter with and still get the smooth coverage?
ReplyDeleteYou could use sunbutter instead. I believe sunflower seeds are allergy friendly. Otherwise for my reindeer chow, I used 1 1/2 cups of dark chocolate and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil as the chocolate coating. It makes the chocolate a bit softer and more like the texture of the peanut butter version. Then you can toss in powdered sugar or brownie mix or whatever you'd like!
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