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Lightened Up Puppy Chow

February 6, 2025

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What if we took classic Puppy Chow and made it just a little better for you? All the chocolate peanut buttery goodness you expect, and no one will ever know the little swaps you made behind the scenes.

Lightened Up Puppy Chow

Whether you call it puppy chow or muddy buddies, this sweet treat is always a hit at parties and such a simple recipe to make. My kids always ask for it during holidays, football games, or really any kind of gathering we have, and I wanted to see if I could swap out any of the ingredients for something just a little bit better without sacrificing any flavor.

Now this is probably an unpopular opinion, but I’m gonna be real honest here for a second. I’m not a big fan of healthified desserts. Number one, I believe that life is way too short to not let yourself occasionally enjoy the real thing. Gooey warm cookies. Real dairy ice cream. Our taste buds deserve to indulge once in a while because the majority of the time we fuel our bodies with whole foods that nourish us, and dang it sometimes your soul just needs a scoop of ice cream.

But number 2, all too often I see a micro amount of weird protein or massive amounts of sugar alcohol added to a recipe, and suddenly people assume it’s “healthy” and is meant to be consumed daily.

Lightened Up Puppy Chow

But stepping off my soapbox, there are occasions, like the Super Bowl coming up, that I know my family is going to request their favorite eats and treats, and of course I’m going to make them because that’s my love language. So if I can swap out a few things to feel just a little bit better about the amount of Puppy Chow I’m going to consume this weekend, let’s do it.

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The classic puppy chow (aka muddy buddies) recipe we all know and love made just a little better for you. Try our lightened up recipe when you need a little sweet treat!

  • Author: Liz Fourez
  • Yield: 18 servings 1x

Ingredients

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9 cups Rice Chex cereal

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 cup zero calorie powdered sugar alternative (like Swerve or Lakanto)

1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (I use this)

Instructions

In a large bowl, microwave chocolate chips and peanut butter on high for 1 minute. Stir and put back in the microwave for another 30 seconds until mixture can be stirred smooth. Add cereal to the bowl and gently stir until evenly coated.

Add powdered sugar and protein powder to a gallon resealable food storage bag. Spoon in the cereal and seal bag tightly. Shake until all the powder is evenly coating the cereal. Allow chocolate to fully cool before serving. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Serving: 1/18 of recipe, Calories: 220, Carbohydrates: 31 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 8 g

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Liz Fourez started Love Grows Wild in 2012 with a passion for interior design and homemaking and a dream to help others create a home they love.  From simple project tutorials, to holiday and entertaining ideas, to her journey renovating a 1940’s farmhouse, Liz demonstrates how to create a beautiful and inviting home with a handmade touch. She turned her signature cozy, neutral style into a best-selling book in 2016 and continues to inspire readers with her captivating photography and easy decorating ideas. Read more about Liz > > > >

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