Description
This Protein Puppy Chow Recipe tastes just like the traditional version but it is slightly healthier, loaded with protein, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened! It is a no-bake, 6-ingredients simple dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.5 ounces chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter – only ingredients are peanuts and salt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1.5 tablespoons coconut oil
- 4.5 cups Chex Mix cereal – I used Gluten-free honey nut Chex
- 2/3 cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder – I used Orgain chocolate peanut butter flavor
Instructions
- Combine and melt the chocolate – add the chocolate chips, peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals until melted, then use a whisk to fully combine into a thick, chocolate mixture.
- Pour and mix – add the Chex cereal to a large bowl, pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and toss it all together, making sure to coat all of the cereal in the chocolate coating. I found that using a rubber spatula made this easier. Add the protein powder to the bowl with the chocolate-covered Chex and toss to coat it all evenly. Note: to coat the cereal with the protein powder, you can also place it into a ziplock bag, add the protein powder, and shake it up.
- Serve – you can dig in right away or spread the puppy chow onto a lined baking sheet and let it sit or chill for a few minutes to set up more and get even crunchier.
Notes
- Cereal – any Chex mix cereal will work. I used gluten-free honey nut that you can find at almost any grocery store.
- Nut butter – creamy peanut butter (the only ingredients are peanuts and salt), almond butter, or cashew butter works best in this recipe.
- Protein powder – any chocolate or vanilla flavored good quality protein powder will work. I used Orgain.
- Storage – you can store this puppy chow at room temperature in an airtight container or in the fridge. You can also freeze in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Healthy snacks
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
