Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow
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Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow is a delicious Fall snack that combines crunch and sweetness to satisfy those Fall cravings.
Puppy Chow Makes The Perfect Crunchy and Sweet Treat
Puppy Chow is an easy dessert idea when you’re craving something sweet and crunchy.
This Fall version of puppy chow (aka muddy buddies) combines the flavors of fall (pumpkin spice) and peanut butter to create a delicious snack that is full of flavor and protein.
Want another Fall dessert? Try our Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle or our Pumpkin Pie Tacos
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It is easy to make – Just throw the ingredients into a large bowl, mix and snack!
- It is delicious – If you like puppy chow, you are going to love this Fall version.
What You Need to Make Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow
- Corn Chex Mix Cereal
- White Chocolate Chips– I prefer Ghirardelli or Lily’s
- Peanut Butter
- Unsalted Butter
- Pumpkin Puree
- Vanilla Extract – I prefer pure vanilla over imitation vanilla
- Powdered Sugar
- Reese’s Pieces Candy
Helpful Tips
- You can use organic peanut butter or a peanut butter alternative such as Wow Butter or Sunflower Butter
- You can use any Fall candy you want instead of Reese’s Pieces candy
- Store leftovers in airtight container at room temperature
Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow
How to make Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow for Fall
Ingredients
- 9 cups corn chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup Reese’s pieces candy
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt together the white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Microwave on 20 second increments, stirring well in between.
- Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla, and stir well.
- Add the chex cereal to a large bowl. Pour the mixture over the chex cereal, and stir to coat well.
- Add the powdered sugar to two large plastic zip bags.
- Divide the coated cereal between the bags, and shake well to coat.
- Dump the cereal onto a large baking sheet, and allow it to set for 1 hour.
- For serving, add in Reese’s pieces and enjoy.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1
Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
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