Valentines Day Puppy Chow

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This Puppy Chow recipe is full of creamy peanut butter, chocolate, rice cereal, powered sugar and M&Ms! Our Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow is one of those tasty recipes that the whole family can enjoy not just for Valentine’s Day but throughout the year! You can easily change it up for any holiday or event! Just add different colors of M & M’s or candies!

The only problem I have with making muddy buddies or puppy chow is that once you start noshing on it, you can’t stop. It’s that good!

If you’ve never made puppy chow before, you are in for a real treat. It’s easy to make, it’s kid-friendly so they can help with the process, it’s a great on the go snack, and it’s totally versatile. My family loves my different varieties of muddy buddies. I love creating them for every holiday.

If you are looking for more puppy chow recipes, make sure to check out my St. Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow, my Patriotic Puppy Chow, and my Christmas Muddy Buddies.

Ingredients

Creamy peanut butter – this is a key ingredient.
Butter – need I say more?
Milk chocolate chips – this is what you will coat the Chex with.
Vanilla – make sure this is Pure Vanilla Extract
Chex cereal – you can also use Rice Chex
Powdered sugar – this will be what goes on top of the chocolate covered Chex.
M&Ms – to give it a holiday vibe, use holiday colored ones.
Sprinkles of your choice

Instructions

There is a complete printable ingredients list and directions in the recipe card below. I have included in-process photos if you need them as a reference.

Chocolate chips, cream cheese, and peanut butter in a bowl

Rice Chex covered in chocolate and powdered sugar in a large glass measuring cup

Valentines Day Puppy Chow full of red, pink, and white M&Ms and sprinkles

Storage

After it’s dry, place the mixture into a large airtight container. You can store it up for to two weeks!

FAQ

How Do You Make Puppy Chow?

Puppy Chow is made by pouring melted butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips Chex Mix cereal and then added powdered sugar. It’s perfectly sweet and crunchy!

Is Puppy Chow No Bake?

Yes, Puppy Chow is super easy to make, it’s no-bake, and you just need a microwave.

Why is it called Puppy Chow?

I wish I had a fancy answer to this, however, I don’t. It’s simply called Puppy Chow because it looks like real puppy chow that you give to your dogs.

Puppy Chow OR Muddy Buddies?

Puppy Chow, Monkey Munch, Muddy Buddies, Muddy Munch or Reindeer Chow are many different ways you can refer to the yummy homemade snacks we make with Chex cereal.