Small-Batch Nutella Puppy Chow
Small-Batch Nutella Puppy Chow is a fun twist on the classicMuddy Buddies recipe. Made with Chex cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, andNutella, then dusted with powdered sugar, this sweet snack mix is crunchy,chocolatey, and perfectly portioned for six servings.
Servings: 6
Calories: 326kcal
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Microwave safe bowl
- half-sheet pan lined with parchment paper
- wire mesh colander
Ingredients
- 3 cups (3 ounces) Rice Chex (See Tip 1)
- ½ cup (3 ounces) bittersweet chocolate chips (See Tip 2)
- 2 ½ Tablespoons (1.45 ounces) creamy peanut butter (See Tip 3)
- 2 ½ Tablespoons (1.62 ounces) Nutella (See Tip 3)
- 2 Tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (4 ounces) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Line a half-sheet pan with parchment paper. Place Rice Chex in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Add chocolate chips, peanut butter, Nutella, butter, and salt to a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Heat in the microwave at full power in 20-second increments, stirring between each increment until the mixture is smooth and creamy. (See Tip 4)
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex; gently stir with a silicone spatula to coat the Rice Chex thoroughly.
- Place half of the powdered sugar in a gallon Ziploc bag. Add the coated Rice Chex and the remaining powdered sugar. Seal the Ziploc bag and gently toss to evenly coat.
- Transfer the Puppy Chow to the parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow to cool completely.
- Once cool, please transfer to a wire mesh colander; gently shake to remove the excess powdered sugar.
- Store in an airtight container or package for gifts. Enjoy for up to a week.
- Yield: 6 servings. (See Tip 5)
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Notes
- May substitute Corn Chex or Crispix for the Rice Chex.
- I used Ghirardelli bittersweet chocolate chips. You can also use semi-sweet chocolate chips for a sweeter taste.
- For a more classic Puppy Chow, omit the Nutella and double the amount of peanut butter to ¼ cup total.
- If you have a 1200-watt microwave, reduce the power to 70%.
- For a full batch, multiply each ingredient by 4.
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 5mg
