Gluten Free Puppy Chow is the perfect quick snack to whip up with just 6 ingredients. This classic treat, also called Muddy Buddies, has become a family favorite- especially with this gluten free and dairy free recipe!
As if you needed any more reasons to make this treat, here are a few of our top reasons:
- This recipe is super kid friendly and one of our kids favorites to make.
- You probably have the ingredients on hand. If not, they're easy to find at the store. This recipe is super quick to make!
- It's a no bake dessert- meaning no need for the oven
- It's versatile and can be served all year long
What do you need to make muddy buddies?
- Gluten Free Rice Chex cereal- our go to safe cereal brand can be found on our safe ingredient brand page.
- powdered sugar
- peanut butter
- vanilla extract
- dairy free chocolate chips- there are multiple brands available nowadays, but these are our favorite since they're gluten free, dairy free, soy free and more!
- dairy free butter- again, multiple brands available now. But our favorite is our go to.
Quantities can be found in our recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Steps to make gluten free snacks
Melt dairy free chocolate, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and dairy free butter. Pour over gluten free rice chex. Usually best to toss and coat before transferring to a plastic bag with the powdered sugar.
Toss bag around to coat with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy.
Variations
- For Halloween consider adding candy corns to your finished product. You could also toss marshmallows and small chunks of dairy free chocolate into the mix.
- For Christmas consider adding in crushed candy canes or this amazing Christmas snack mix featuring this puppy chow recipe and many other favorites.
Personally, this recipe tastes rich without add-ins. However if you're looking for fun and classy ways to dress it up a little, you have countless options.
Dairy Free Puppy Chow does look charmingly festive in holiday tins and treat bags. This works well if you need to make your gifts ahead of time. Puppy Chow is your perfect gift giving snack this Christmas!
Storage
Keep in mind it stores for weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Store in an airtight container. If consuming in a few days, leave out at room temperature; otherwise store in the refrigerator.
More Delicious Gluten and Dairy Free Desserts
- crunchy crock-pot chex mix-- this easy recipe is perfect for game night, vacation, road trips, movie night, and as an after school snack.
- fudgy brownie cookies-- enjoy these bite size brownie cookies where every bite is like the corner piece everyone loves to eat.
- lemon streusel bars-- these sweet and sour bars are unlike other lemon bars. The streusel topping definitely sets these bars apart.
Gluten and Dairy Free Puppy Chow
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten and dairy free semi-sweet chocolate chips see suggestions on our brand recommendation page
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup dairy free butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2½-3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Over low heat melt and combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a stove top pan. Stir frequently. This will melt quickly.
- Measure cereal into large container with a lid.
- Once stove top mixture is melted and smooth add in vanilla. Mix.
- Pour mixture over cereal and place lid on container. Gently shake, turn upside down and in all directions for several minutes.
- Once all cereal is coated pour into a gallon-size freezer bag. Add in powdered sugar and gently shake to coat well. Place on a cookie sheet covered in parchment paper. Let cool about 15 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container. If consuming in a few days, leave out at room temperature; otherwise store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
These Nutritional Facts are ESTIMATED. Your actual nutritional info with this recipe may vary depending on the brands you choose. “Eating Gluten and Dairy Free” is not a registered dietician or nutritionist. The provided nutritional info above is based on a generic calculator, if you want more accurate info, use your nutritional calculator of choice where you can choose brands and get more info that way.
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Jill
Saturday 29th of December 2018
Hmmm the only time I've had that problem is when I've added too much chocolate. But sometimes I can have such a hard time saying no extra chocolate. And then yes I did need to almost double the suggested powdered sugar. I whip mine together pretty quickly when I make this at home with no cooling period until after everything is mixed. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what was the cause of your puppy chow not coating as well. Thank you for your feedback and I'm excited your puppy chow still turned out tasting awesome.