Captain Crunch Peanut Butter Puppy Chow
This easy Captain Crunch Peanut Butter Puppy Chow combines Peanut Butter Captain Crunch and regular Captain Crunch with a creamy chocolate-peanut butter mixture for an irresistible treat. Perfect for parties or snacking, it’s quick to make, fun for kids, and stores well for later enjoyment!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 18
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Stovetop or Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups Peanut Butter Captain Crunch
- 4 1/2 cups Captain Crunch (regular)
- 1 cup peanut butter chips, divided
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup smooth, natural peanut butter
- 2 cups organic powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a double boiler or microwave, melt 1/2 cup peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, and butter. Heat on 50% power until fully melted and combined.
- Stir in the peanut butter until the mixture is smooth.
- Place the cereal in a large bowl and pour the chocolate mixture over it. Stir gently to coat all the cereal.
- Once fully coated, add powdered sugar and mix gently again until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Let it cool, then stir in the remaining peanut butter chips before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is highly customizable. Feel free to add extras like M&Ms, pretzels, or nuts to your puppy chow.
- For a dairy-free version, ensure you use dairy-free chocolate chips and check that your peanut butter chips are dairy-free.
- You can swap other cereals like Rice Chex or Corn Chex, but Captain Crunch gives it a unique flavor and crunch.
