The BEST healthy puppy chow recipe made with just 5 simple ingredients! High protein, vegan and gluten-free, this protein packed muddy buddies can easily be made sugar free.
In a large mixing bowl, add your Chex cereal and set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl or stovetop, add your peanut butter with chocolate chips and heat until melted. Whisk together, until combined and smooth.
Pour the chocolate/peanut butter mixture over the dry cereal mix. Mix well, until all the cereal is coated in the chocolate/peanut butter mixture.
Transfer the mixture onto a flat tray or surface and spread out in a single layer. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, until it has cooled slightly.
Remove from the fridge and place back in the mixing bowl. Add the powdered sugar and protein powder (if using it) and mix very well, until all the cereal is covered in the sugar/protein powder.
Place back on the flat tray and let sit for 30-40 minutes, or until the powdered sugar has settled, before transferring to a sealable container or ziplock bag.
Notes
* You can substitute this for any smooth/drippy nut or seed butter (almond butter, sunflower seed butter, tahini).** Dairy free or sugar free or standard
TO STORE: Puppy chow must be stored in a sealable container or ziplock bag, to maintain freshness. It will keep fresh for up to 4 weeks. TO FREEZE: Puppy chow is freezer friendly and can be stored to enjoy later. If you choose to freeze it, don't freeze in a ziplock bag, but instead, a freezer-friendly container.