Protein Puppy Chow

This Protein Puppy Chow is full of peanut butter and chocolatey flavors! Great for a snack and of course more protein than your average muddy buddy recipe. 

If you have never made muddy buddies before you may be wondering what the heck this recipe even is!

So puppy chow or muddy buddies is when you use rice or corn Chex to make a sweet party mix. 

It’s a quick and easy dessert, appetizer, or snack but offers added nutrition with healthier ingredients when compared to other traditional recipes. 

One thing I love about Chex mix recipes is that you can make them sweet or savory and they are both totally delicious!

If you are a savory fan you should try my Air Fryer Chex Mix, you can make it in the oven too if you don’t have an air fryer! 

Ingredients for Protein Puppy Chow 

Cereal – grab some rice or corn Chex mix, this is the base for puppy chow 

Dark Chocolate Chips – I highly recommend you go with Lily’s Dark Chocolate! It’s the best. Much healthier and less processed than other chocolate brands. 

Peanut Butter – I’m using the all-natural kind. My favorite is Trader’s Joes just because it’s the perfect combo between the salt and nutty taste. 

Powdered Sugar – Thrive Market offers tons of organic options.

Coconut Oil – this is to help us melt down the chocolate so it is smooth and creamy.

Protein Powder – So I really want you to try Orgain’s Peanut Butter Chocolate protein powder, it is ah-mazing!

If you don’t have this kind you can always use vanilla or any other flavor you enjoy!

Can You Swap Out the Dark Chocolate Chips? 

If you would rather use milk chocolate chips, those work just as well.

We typically use dark chocolate because it’s healthier. 

What’s Your Favorite Protein to Use in Puppy Chow? 

My favorite protein powder is Orgain. It’s a vegan pea protein and has 21g of protein in each serving.

Unlike most powders, this one is actually good and smells divine. It’s perfect for protein shakes, baking, and adding it to your oatmeal.

Orgain comes in several flavors and they often release seasonal flavors too. 

If you need a quick on the go protein shake, Orgain also offers premixed chocolate and vanilla shakes that are really good and uses the same high-quality ingredients!

You can get them from Amazon, or we often buy ours when we make our Costco hauls. You can also try my Coffee Banana Smoothie for an on-the-go breakfast!

Tips for Making 

• Feel free to switch up the protein flavors to make muddy buddies all different ways! 
• Don’t forget to let them cool completely before storing them. If you don’t they will become a soggy mess! 
• Storing them in a Ziploc bag or airtight container in the fridge will help them stay fresh and crunchy! 
• If you are making these for a snack, divide them ahead of time into containers or bags to make on the go snacking more convenient! 

We are making this for the Super Bowl, so join in!

After you make puppy chow, tag me on Instagram! Let me know if you use a different protein flavor! 

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More Snacks to Chow Down On: 

• Healthy Greek Yogurt French Onion Dip
• Edible Vegan Cookie Dough Balls
• Healthy & Easy Five Minute Tzatziki
• Healthy Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Teriyaki Chickpeas

Why is puppy chow so good?

Puppy chow checks all the boxes when it comes to an addicting and delicious snack. It has the perfect sweet and salty combo while offering a crispy crunch we all love.

Puppy chow also has the best flavor combo of all time… peanut butter and chocolate!

Protein puppy chow cuts down on the sugar content and increases the protein content by using protein powder instead of the usual amount of powdered sugar.

How much protein is in muddy buddies?

The classic muddy buddy recipe contains 6 grams of protein. This protein puppy chow recipe has additional protein from the coating and less sugar.

Why Is My Puppy Chow Soggy? 

After you coat the puppy chow in protein powder and powdered sugar, let it dry completely before packing it into an airtight container.

This step is essential for making puppy chow that stays crispy and not soggy.

Protein Puppy Chow

This Protein Puppy Chow is full of peanut butter and chocolatey flavors! Great for a snack and of course more protein than your average muddy buddy recipe.

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Ingredients

  

• 6 cups Rice or Corn Chex
• 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips dairy-free if needed*
• 1/3 cup natural peanut butter*
• 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
• ⅔ cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup peanut butter chocolate protein powder OR vanilla protein powder

Instructions

 

• Measure cereal and place in a large bowl, set aside.
• Pour powdered sugar and protein powder into a 2-gallon resealable zip-lock bag.
• In a saucepan over low-medium heat add peanut butter, chocolate chips and coconut oil. Stir continuously until chocolate chips have melted and the mixture is smooth.
• Pour chocolate mixture over cereal and toss until evenly coated.
• Carefully pour coated cereal mixture into the bag with the powdered sugar and protein powder. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on parchment paper to cool completely. Make sure you let it cool for a while before putting it in a container, otherwise your mix will get soggy.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Keeping it in the fridge will keep it fresh and crunchy!

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