Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 5 cups rice Chex cereal (or corn Chex)
- 1/2 cup vanilla flavor vegan protein powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (certified dairy free and gluten free, as needed)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (see notes for alternatives)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal: Place the dry rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl, ensuring there is ample space for stirring and coating the cereal uniformly.
- Melt Chocolate and Peanut Butter: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each session until the mixture is smooth and fully melted without lumps.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture evenly over the cereal in the large bowl. Use a rubber or silicone spatula to gently stir and coat all the cereal pieces thoroughly, taking care not to break the cereal.
- Add Protein Powder: Sprinkle the vanilla vegan protein powder evenly over the coated cereal. Gently stir the mixture again until all pieces are completely covered with the protein powder for an extra protein boost.
- Cool and Set: Allow the puppy chow to cool at room temperature until the coating firms up. For faster setting, spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and place it in the refrigerator or freezer briefly to solidify the chocolate coating before serving.
Notes
- Use certified dairy-free and gluten-free chocolate chips to keep the recipe vegan and gluten-free.
- Alternative peanut butter options include almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or soy nut butter for different flavor or allergy needs.
- For a firmer coating, refrigerate or freeze the puppy chow after mixing to help set the chocolate quickly.
- This puppy chow can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten Free
