Description
No Bake Puppy Chow Bars are a quick and delightful treat, combining creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate with crispy rice cereal for a satisfying snack everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing down firmly to create an even layer.
- Let cool at room temperature or refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Cut into squares and dust generously with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Add-ins like mini marshmallows or dried fruit can enhance flavor and texture.
- Store bars in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg