Puppy Chow or Monkey Munch
Indulge in the ultimate no-bake snack with this classic Puppy Chow (also known as Monkey Munch) recipe! Perfectly crispy rice or corn cereal is coated in a luscious blend of creamy peanut butter, melted semi-sweet chocolate, and a hint of vanilla, then dusted generously with powdered sugar for a sweet, addictive treat. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for parties, movie nights, or a quick snack fix. With its irresistible combination of textures and flavors, this treat is as fun to make as it is to eat. Bonus: it’s easy to customize and store for a week of snacking bliss! Whether you call it Puppy Chow or Monkey Munch, one thing is certain — it won’t last long in the bowl!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups crispy rice or corn cereal (e.g., Chex)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 4-ounce stick unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add 8 cups of crispy rice or corn cereal. Set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, and 1 stick of unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. This should take about 1 to 2 minutes.
Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
Pour the melted mixture over the cereal in the large bowl. Use a spatula to gently fold and coat the cereal evenly, being careful not to break the pieces.
Transfer the coated cereal into a large, resealable plastic bag or a clean large container with a lid.
Add 2 cups of powdered sugar to the bag or container. Seal it tightly and shake vigorously until all the cereal pieces are evenly coated in powdered sugar.
Pour the finished Puppy Chow onto a baking sheet or large piece of parchment paper to cool and set. Allow it to sit for 15 minutes.
Once cooled, store the Puppy Chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
489 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.9 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 282 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 187 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
