Nutella Puppy Chow—made without peanut butter—is an addictive snack or sweet treat. Serve at parties, as an after school snack, or even as quick and easy homemade gifts.
The chocolate and hazelnut mixture coats each piece of Rice Chex cereal and is perfect for Nutella-lovers, or any time you are craving a sweet snack. For more easy snacks, you can also try our Fall Party Mix, Oyster Cracker Churro Bites, our Ranch Chex Mix or our classic Chex Party Mix recipe.
And if you love Muddy Buddies, be sure to try our Mint Chocolate Muddie Buddies and our Peanut Butter Chocolate Muddy Buddies.
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Nutella Puppy Chow
Nutella-lovers will go nuts (literally) over this Puppy Chow made without peanut butter. Each crispy, crunchy piece of Rice Chex is coated in a mixture of melted butter, Nutella hazelnut spread, and melted chocolate. They are sealed with a final coat of powdered sugar and left to dry in a cool place before they are ready to devour.
Puppy Chow (aka Muddy Buddies) takes absolutely no time to make and very little effort, so it’s easy to see why this totally addictive snack is a classic. Make a big batch at the beginning of the week so that you have a sweet treat to snack on. Or, take it to a party and watch people gobble it up almost immediately. You can also make these into easy homemade gifts by putting into individual bags with decorative bows or ribbon.
Ingredients You Will Need
- Chex Cereal - Rice Chex is super light and crisp which is the perfect vessel for a rich and chocolatey coating. Crispix would also work well.
- Chocolate Chips - these will be melted along with the Nutella. You could try using milk chocolate, white chocolate, or even a different flavor like peanut butter to create different variations.
- Nutella - Nutella is a hazelnut spread with a similar consistency to peanut butter, so it is a great alternative for those with allergies. This gets melted with the butter and chocolate chips.
- Butter - salted butter tastes great with the rich and sweet chocolate and Nutella, although unsalted would work, too.
- Vanilla Extract - just a little bit of vanilla extract enhances all of the flavors in this snack.
- Powdered Sugar - this will coat the chocolate and Nutella layer and sort of seals it all up once it cools.
How to Make Nutella Puppy Chow
- Melt the chocolate, Nutella, and butter. In a microwavable bowl, combine the chocolate chips, Nutella, and butter. Microwave on high for about 45 seconds and stir. Heat again for 30 seconds and stir until all of the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is creamy.
- Combine with the cereal. Drizzle the Nutella mixture over the cereal and stir gently until all the cereal is coated.
- Coat in powdered sugar. Add half of the cereal mixture to a gallon freezer bag, or another plastic bag. Add half of the powdered sugar, seal, and gently shake until the cereal is coated. Repeat with the remaining cereal mixture.
- Cool. Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool in a dark, dry place.
- Serve. Serve in a large serving bowl, or individual serving cups. Store in an airtight container in a cool place for 3-5 days. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes—Muddy Buddies and puppy chow both refer to the exact same chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar coated cereal snack. Puppy Chow is the more regionally specific name while Muddy Buddies is the name that Chex used in their official recipe.
Yes! If you want to extend the shelf life of your snack, you can freeze Muddy Buddies in freezer bags or another airtight container for up to 2 months.
Storing Instructions
- Room Temperature: store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3-5 days at room temperature.
- Freezer: stored cooled Muddy Buddies in freezer bags for up to 2 months in the freezer.
Nutella Puppy Chow Recipe
Ingredients
Chex Cereal Mix
- 9 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
- ½ cup Nutella
- ¼ cup Butter melted
- 1½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1½ cups Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the Chex cereal and set aside.
- In a microwavable bowl, combine the chocolate chips, Nutella, and butter. Microwave on high for about 45 seconds and stir. Heat again for 30 seconds and stir until all of the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is creamy.
- Drizzle the Nutella mixture over the cereal and stir gently until all the cereal is coated.
- Add half of the cereal mixture to a gallon ziplock bag. Add half of the powdered sugar, seal, and gently shake until the cereal is coated. Repeat with the remaining cereal mixture.
- Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool in a dark, dry place.
- Serve in a large serving bowl, or individual serving cups. Store in an airtight container in a cool place for 3-5 days. Enjoy!
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This recipe for Nutella Muddy Buddies uses everyone's favorite hazelnut spread instead of peanut butter to make this classic sweet snack. It's covered in powdered sugar and totally addicting.
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