Description
Brownie Batter Puppy Chow is a delicious and irresistible no-bake snack that combines crispy Rice Chex cereal with a rich chocolate, peanut butter, and brownie mix coating. This treat is perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings with minimal effort, making it an ideal snack for parties, movie nights, or anytime you want a sweet bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 1/2 cups dry brownie mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal: Place the Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside to keep it ready for coating.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, unsalted butter, and creamy peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Add Flavorings: Stir the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt into the melted chocolate mixture to enhance the flavor profile.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal in the bowl. Gently stir to evenly coat the cereal without crushing it.
- Mix with Brownie Batter: In a large zip-top bag, combine the dry brownie mix and powdered sugar. Add the coated cereal into the bag, seal tightly, and shake vigorously to coat all the pieces thoroughly with the dry mixture.
- Cool and Set: Spread the coated puppy chow on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow it to cool completely and set before serving or storing.
- Storage: Store your brownie batter puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it fresh and crunchy.
Notes
- Use dry brownie mix rather than prepared batter to avoid sogginess.
- Optional: Toast the dry brownie mix in the oven at 300°F for 5 minutes to reduce any risk from raw flour.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute dairy-free chocolate chips and use coconut oil in place of butter.
- Be gentle when stirring so you don’t crush the cereal, preserving the crunchy texture.
- This snack is best enjoyed within a week for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
