Go Back
–+ servings
St. Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow

Festive St. Patrick's Day Puppy Chow: A Sweet No-Bake Delight

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this delightful Puppy Chow, featuring Rice Chex, chocolate, and Lucky Charms for a festive twist.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 cups Rice Chex Cereal Can substitute with similar crispy rice cereal.
  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate chips can be used for richer flavor.
  • ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter Almond butter can be used as a nut-free alternative.
  • ¼ cup Butter Can be replaced with a dairy-free spread for vegan option.
For Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Vanilla extract is preferred.
  • 1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar Granulated sugar can be blended into powder.
For the Festive Touch
  • 2 cups St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Marshmallows Any similar colorful marshmallow can work.

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • Spatula
  • large gallon Ziplock bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pour 6 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl, ensuring it's evenly distributed and free from broken pieces.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 1 cup of milk chocolate chips, ½ cup of creamy peanut butter, and ¼ cup of butter. Stir continuously for about 3-5 minutes until smooth, then remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the Rice Chex and gently fold to coat all cereal pieces evenly.
  4. Transfer the coated mixture into a large Ziplock bag, add 1 ½ cups of powdered sugar, seal tightly, and shake for about 30 seconds to coat evenly.
  5. Add the St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms marshmallows to the bag, gently shake to intermingle, and serve immediately or store for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep your Puppy Chow in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage. Customize with fun ingredients like sprinkles or candies for a festive touch.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!