Rocky Road Puppy Chow
Indulge your sweet tooth with Rocky Road Puppy Chow, a no-bake dessert snack that’s brimming with irresistible texture and flavor. This crowd-pleaser features crunchy Rice Chex cereal coated in a creamy blend of melted semisweet chocolate, peanut butter, and butter, then dusted with powdered sugar for a classic puppy chow base. But the magic doesn’t stop there—mini marshmallows, crunchy chopped almonds, and mini chocolate chips are added to transform this treat into a decadent rocky road-inspired delight. With just 15 minutes of prep and cook time, this easy recipe is perfect for movie nights, parties, or as a make-ahead snack for the week. It’s a sweet and salty masterpiece that will keep everyone coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1.5 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped almonds (or nuts of choice)
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, measure out 6 cups of Rice Chex cereal and set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips, 0.5 cup of creamy peanut butter, and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth (about 1.5 minutes total).
Stir 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Chex cereal. Using a spatula, gently fold to evenly coat the cereal without crushing it.
Transfer the coated cereal into a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag or a large mixing bowl with a lid.
Add 1.5 cups of powdered sugar to the bag or bowl. Seal tightly and shake vigorously until all cereal pieces are fully coated in powdered sugar.
Pour the coated cereal into a large mixing bowl. Add 1.5 cups of mini marshmallows, 1 cup of chopped almonds, and 0.25 cup of mini chocolate chips. Gently stir to combine.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4708 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 212.9 g | 273% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.6 g | 363% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2506 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 657.2 g | 239% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.8 g | 167% | |
| Total Sugars | 394.9 g | ||
| Protein | 87.2 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.0 mcg | 80% | |
| Calcium | 1600 mg | 123% | |
| Iron | 80.0 mg | 444% | |
| Potassium | 2599 mg | 55% | |
*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.
