Human Puppy Chow Recipe

This ridiculously easy recipe for Human Puppy Chow (also known as Muddy Buddies) is the perfect anytime snack, and makes an amazing homemade Christmas gift! Chex cereal is tossed in a luscious peanut butter and chocolate mixture, then coated in powdered sugar for a sweet and salty treat that's irresistible. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 647 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 4.6 (131 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Human Puppy Chow

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How to Make Human Puppy Chow

  1. Melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 cup creamy peanut butter, and 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth and completely melted.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 16 cups Chex cereal (Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, or a mix).
  3. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal and gently stir until all pieces are evenly coated.
  4. Pour the coated cereal into a large paper bag (or several smaller bags).
  5. Add 2 cups powdered sugar to the bag.
  6. Seal the bag and shake vigorously until the cereal is completely coated in powdered sugar. Add more powdered sugar if needed to achieve desired coating.
  7. Spread the Human Puppy Chow on a baking sheet to cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

306g

Fat

71g

Carbs

35g