Valentine's Puppy Chow
This Valentine's Puppy Chow is a quick, no-bake snack mix made with Rice Chex, chocolate, peanut butter, and festive Valentine candies. It's sweet, crunchy, and ready in minutes - perfect for parties, gifting, or movie nights.
Servings: 30 servings
Calories: 246kcal
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Baking Sheet
- Ziploc bags
Ingredients
- 9-10 cups Rice Chex cereal (1 box)
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ¾ cup Valentine M&Ms
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add the Rice Chex cereal and pretzels to a large bowl.
- Melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring after each interval, until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir to coat.
- Add ¾ cup powdered sugar to a Ziplock bag. Add half the cereal mixture, half the M&Ms, and half the white chocolate chips. Seal and shake until coated. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Spread on a lined baking sheet and cool completely before storing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Chill before serving for extra crispiness.
- Easy to double for parties.
- Variations: Add nuts, mini marshmallows, or different-colored candies.
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 4mg
