Puppy Chow

How to Make Puppy Chow

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1. Put the cereal in a very large bowl. Line a large tray with baking paper.

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2. Put the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, for about 1.5 minutes until melted and smooth.

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3. Stir in the vanilla, then pour the mixture over the cereal.

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4. Fold gently with a large spatula until every piece is evenly coated, taking care not to break the cereal.

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5. Tip the icing sugar into a large zip-lock bag or a lidded container, add the coated cereal in 2 batches and shake until every piece is thickly coated.

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6. Spread the puppy chow out on the tray and leave to set for 30 minutes before serving.

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Tips for Making Puppy Chow

• Fold the cereal gently. It is thin and brittle and breaks into crumbs if you stir it vigorously.
• Coat the cereal while the chocolate is still warm. Once it hardens, the icing sugar has nothing to stick to.
• Shake in a bag in 2 batches. Overcrowding the bag means some pieces are bare and others end up in clumps.

What to Serve with Puppy Chow

• A glass of cold milk
• Popcorn
• Fresh strawberries

Storing & Reheating Puppy Chow

Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. It also freezes well for up to 2 months, and can be eaten straight from the freezer.

Puppy Chow FAQ: Common Questions

Puppy Chow Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.