Dark Chocolate Puppy Chow

5 from 3 votes

This dark chocolate puppy chow recipe is a delicious twist on the classic version. It's loaded with chocolate & peanut butter, and tossed in a mixture of cocoa powder & powdered sugar for an even richer chocolate taste.

Prep Time5

Chilling time20

Total Time25

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: Servings

Author: Laura

Cost: $4

Equipment

Ingredients

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Set aside.
Either in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat, melt the peanut butter and dark chocolate together, stirring until smooth and glossy.
Add 3 cups of cereal to a large bowl. Pour 1 cup of the chocolate/peanut butter mixture over the cereal.
Add 3 more cups of cereal to the bowl and then pour the rest of the chocolate/peanut butter mixture on top.
Stir until the cereal is evenly coated. If melted chocolate pools at the bottom, add more cereal, ¼ cup at a time, until evenly and *thickly* coated.
Let the mixture cool slightly (Put the bowl in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes or outside on the porch on a cold day). Be sure to check it, as you do not want it to harden completely.
Once the mixture is at or slightly below room temperature, add 1 cup of the powdered sugar/cocoa powder mixture. Mix until combined.
Let cool for about 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
Add more powdered sugar/cocoa powder ¼ cup at a time until the cereal is coated to your satisfaction. Let it sit at room temperature or in the fridge or freezer to harden before serving.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

Peanut Butter. Any nut or seed butter can be used in place of peanut butter.
Chocolate Chips. I recommend dark chocolate chips or bars, my favorite is 60% cocoa or higher. However you can use semisweet if you prefer.
Powdered sugar. You could use this recipe for Paleo Powdered Sugar to make your own.

Store/Freeze

Store dark chocolate puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw slowly in the fridge or on the counter - do not microwave.

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