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    Vegan Puppy Chow

    Published: Jul 15, 2020 · Last Modified: Oct 11, 2022 by Leslie Jeon · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Vegan Puppy Chow


    This vegan puppy chow is an instant family favorite, and it takes no time at all to prepare!

    Two bowls of vegan puppy chow on a pink napkin this post

    Growing up, puppy chow was one of my all-time favorite snacks. I can distinctly remember trying it for the first time in elementary school, and I was immediately hooked! Be careful, though—it is incredibly addicting, and there is no going back once you've tried it for the first time.

    Now, here comes the real debate: what do you call it?

    Apparently calling it puppy chow is more of a Midwestern thing, while some other people call it muddy buddies. Whatever it's called, I can assure you this recipe is absolutely delicious and an instant family favorite.

    Let me show you how to make this vegan puppy chow! 

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    • Tips for Making This Puppy Chow
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    Ingredients for This Recipe

    Here are the main ingredients you need to make this recipe: 

    • Vegan butter — Personally, I like to use the Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks to make this recipe, and it works great. However, you can use any brand of vegan butter that you like. 
    • Vegan chocolate chips — Once again, feel free to use whatever brand of chocolate chips you prefer. I opted for the Enjoy Life version, and I love the flavor it brings to this recipe. I prefer to use a chocolate that is a bit less sweet since you are already getting so much sweetness from the powdered sugar.
    • Peanut butter — This part is totally up to you. Use your favorite peanut butter, or swap it out for almond or cashew butter.
    • Chex rice cereal — In my opinion, Chex is the way to go when making puppy chow. I used the Rice Cereal version, but you could always try out some of their other flavors. If you don't have Chex, feel free to use any other related cereal, but the puppy chow might look a bit different in the end.
    • Powdered sugar — As the finishing touch for this recipe, powdered sugar provides the beautiful color and extra sweetness to the puppy chow.

    Tips for Making This Puppy Chow

    Here are a few tips to get perfect vegan puppy chow every time:

    • Microwave the butter, chocolate chips, and peanut butter in 30-second increments. After 30 seconds, give everything a quick stir, then continue microwaving until the mixture is fully melted. This will help prevent any burning. 
    • Use a Ziploc bag to evenly coat the puppy chow with powdered sugar. If you try and do this in a bowl, the powdered sugar might get all over your clothes. Trust me. If you don't have a Ziploc bag, you could also try doing this in a Tupperware container. 
    • Store the puppy chow in the fridge to let it firm up. I also like to store the puppy chow in the fridge in general, and I find that I prefer the taste when it's cold. 
    Bowl of puppy chow on a pink napkin in front of a bowl of chocolate chips

    Common Questions About This Recipe

    How long does this puppy chow stay fresh? 

    Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, this recipe will stay fresh for about 3-5 days. That being said, it never lasts that long in my household because we eat it too fast! 

    Why is it called puppy chow? 

    Apparently, it got the name puppy chow because it closely resembles dog food. However, General Mills started their own version in 2010, and they started selling it with the name Muddy Buddies. 

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    Two bowls of vegan puppy chow on a pink napkin

    Vegan Puppy Chow


    • Author: Leslie Jeon
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 5 cups 1x
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    This vegan puppy chow is an instant family favorite, and it takes no time at all to prepare!


    Ingredients

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    • ⅓ cup (68g) vegan butter 
    • ¾ cup (157g) vegan chocolate chips 
    • ⅓ cup (85g) peanut butter 
    • 5 cups (165g) Chex or rice cereal squares
    • 1 ⅔ cups (200g) powdered sugar

    Instructions

    1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the vegan butter, vegan chocolate chips, and peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second increments until fully melted. Set aside.
    2. In a large bowl, measure out the Chex or rice cereal squares.
    3. Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the cereal and stir to combine.
    4. Transfer the mixture to a gallon-size Ziploc bag or a large Tupperware container. Pour in the powdered sugar and shake well so that all the squares get coated evenly.
    5. Serve as desired, and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: No Bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: puppy chow, vegan, vegan puppy chow, muddy buddies

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