Gluten-Free Puppy Chow

Dairy-free puppy chow in a wooden bowl with a spoonful of peanut butter and chocolate chips and powdered sugar on a linen napkin and table.

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This gluten-free puppy chow is the classic chocolate peanut butter snack made with Rice Chex, peanut butter, melted chocolate, and a generous coating of powdered sugar. No baking required, ready in 20 minutes, and makes enough to feed a crowd.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings 22 servings

Metric - US Customary

Ingredients

▢ 11 cups (340 g) gluten-free Rice Chex cereal - 1 full box
▢ 2 cups (360 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips - I used Enjoy Life
▢ ¾ cup (194 g) creamy peanut butter
▢ ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter - I used Earth Balance
▢ 2½ cups (300 g) powdered sugar - plus more as needed up to an additional ½ cup

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Instructions

Add 11 cups (340 g) gluten-free Rice Chex cereal to a large bowl and set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 cups (360 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, ¾ cup (194 g) creamy peanut butter, and ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth, about 1 minute total.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal. Stir gently with a spatula until the cereal is evenly coated.
Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag or an airtight container with a lid. Add 2½ cups (300 g) powdered sugar. Seal and shake until the cereal is fully coated. If chocolate is still showing through, add up to an additional ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar and shake again.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Gluten-Free: Make sure to use Rice Chex specifically, as it's the variety General Mills labels as gluten-free. Other Chex varieties are not all gluten-free, so check the box before you buy.
Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free chocolate chips and vegan butter like Earth Balance. Enjoy Life and Guittard both make dairy-free chocolate chips that work well here.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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