Ingredients and Weight:
- Chex cereal: 8 cups (1 box)
- Peanut butter: 1 cup (16 tbsp)
- Chocolate chips: 1 bag (12 ounces)
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup (4 ounces)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Food coloring (optional): a few drops
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the Chex cereal in a large bowl.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the peanut butter and chocolate chips together in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Add the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture to the Chex cereal and stir until evenly coated.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and stir until the cereal is completely coated.
- Spread the coated cereal evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- (Optional) Add food coloring to a small bowl of powdered sugar and mix. Sprinkle this colored powdered sugar on top of the cereal for a fun touch.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated fat: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Sugar: 18g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and salty
- Crunchy and chewy
- Kid-friendly and fun
- Easy to make and perfect for parties
User Comments:
- "This puppy chow is so easy to make and my kids loved it!"
- "The perfect treat for a birthday party or after-school snack."
- "I added a few drops of red food coloring to the powdered sugar for a fun 'kids' theme."
- "This is a great way to use up leftover cereal."
- "I love that it's made with whole-grain cereal, making it a slightly healthier option."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture starts to seize up, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk and stir until smooth.
- Make sure to refrigerate the puppy chow for at least 30 minutes before serving, this will help the chocolate to set and make it easier to eat.
- If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease the baking sheet with butter or cooking spray.
