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Whether you call it puppy chow or muddy buddies, this delicious chocolatey, peanut buttery, sweet and crunchy Halloween Chocolate Protein Puppy Chow is the perfect festive snack! It’s also great to enjoy at home all Halloween season long as you watch spooky movies and give out candy to trick-or-treaters!
To make this fun treat, all you need is Chex cereal, chocolate, nut butter, and some classic Halloween candy like candy corn, mini Reese’s cups, and salty pretzels. It’s so fun, festive, and delicious!
Not only is this Halloween puppy chow so tasty, but it’s so easy to make and perfect to bring to a party. Full of candy and beautiful autumn colors, everyone is going to freak out when they try this tasty and addicting snack! They’ll never know it’s packed with protein, either!
Puppy chow, aka Muddy Buddies (or whatever you call them!), is a family favorite especially around the holiday time. Be sure to also try my Christmas Rice Chex Cereal Treat that I love for all your holiday parties!
If you’re looking for more awesome Halloween dessert ideas, try my Skinny Pumpkin Pie Dip or Reese’s Peanut Butter Dessert Cheese Ball!
Why You’ll Love This Halloween Protein Puppy Chow
- The best way to use up all your Halloween candy!
- Lightened up from traditional puppy chow or muddy buddy recipes with less fat and more protein!
- An easy, no bake dessert snack mix that’s perfect for satisfying all your candy cravings!
- Super easy to make in just 10 minutes of time with basic ingredients that are easy to find (or you might have on hand)!
- A gluten-free dessert that everyone will love! Can easily make a double batch for large parties and crowds!
- Chex cereal – You can use rice, corn or whatever flavor of Chex cereal you would like!
- Chocolate chips – I used semi-sweet chips.
- Nut Butter
- Protein powder – I used PEScience Gourmet Vanilla. A chocolate flavor would also work great. Use one you like the taste of because you will taste some of it mixed it. You can also just omit it too if you prefer. Or use extra powdered sugar.
- Confectioner’s sugar
- Candy corn
- Mini Reese’s cups
- Mini pretzels
How To Make
- Add the Chex cereal to a large bowl and set aside.
- Add the peanut butter and chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted.
- Pour the mixture onto the Chex and mix until evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated Chex to a large ziploc bag. Add the powdered sugar and protein powder.
- Seal the bag and shake until the cereal is well coated. Then spread onto parchment paper and let sit until cool and chocolate has set.
- Once chocolate has cooled, mix in the pretzel twists, candy corn and Reese’s and enjoy!
More Fun Mix-In Ideas
You can really add anything you’d like to this Halloween Puppy Chow and make it your own. Here are some more ideas you can use to customize this recipe:
- White chocolate or peanut butter morsels
- Mellowcreme pumpkins
- Mini or regular M&Ms
- Reese’s Pieces
- Reese’s White Chocolate mini cups
- Mini marshmallows
- Gummy worms
- Candy eyeballs
- Sprinkles
Can I freeze this protein puppy chow recipe?
Yes, you can freeze puppy chow in a freezer ziplock bag (or airtight container) for up to 3 months. If stored well, this Halloween Protein Puppy Chow will stay fresh for 7-10 days in the fridge.
What is puppy chow?
Puppy chow, or sometimes referred to as Muddy Buddies or Monkey Munch, is a no bake dessert typically made with Chex cereal, peanut butter, chocolate chips, butter and vanilla and coated in powdered sugar. Other mix-ins can be included depending on the desired flavor of the recipe.
What if my cereal isn’t getting coated with the powdered sugar?
Don’t hesitate to use more powdered sugar if your cereal mix isn’t getting coated well. I used a half of a cup but you may want to use more and less to make sure everything is coated well.
More Easy Desserts For Halloween You’ll Love
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Halloween Protein Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies)
Ingredients
- 4 cups rice Chex cereal (140g)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (120g)
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (90g)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60g)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (60g) can omit
To Mix In:
- 1/2 cup mini pretzel twists (20g)
- 24 pieces candy corn (41g)
- 9 unwrapped Reese's minis (32g)
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Instructions
- Add the Chex cereal to a large bowl and set aside.
- Add the peanut butter and chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted.
- Pour the mixture onto the Chex and mix until evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated Chex to a large ziploc bag. Add the powdered sugar and protein powder.
- Seal the bag and shake until the cereal is well coated. Then spread onto parchment paper and let sit until cool and chocolate has set.
- Once chocolate has cooled, mix in the pretzel twists, candy corn and Reese’s and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.
