28 Puppy Chow Recipes That Are Straight up Addictive
Warning: One handful leads to another ... and another ... and another.
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Call it Muddy Buddies, call it Puppy Chow. Either way, you're never too old for a bowl of this crunchy-sweet goodness. Another bonus: It doubles as a last-minute (and inexpensive!) DIY gift.
Classic Puppy Chow
Let's start with the basics, shall we? Peanut butter + melted chocolate + cereal squares + powdered sugar = heaven.
Frosted Animal Cookie Puppy Chow
Channel your inner kid and whip up this so-easy snack mix. Go heavy on the animal crackers.
Andes Mint Puppy Chow
If a recipes includes chocolate and mint, you know it's gonna be good (er, incredible).
Unicorn Puppy Chow
Enter the most magical puppy chow in all the land.
Hot Cocoa Puppy Chow
We get it: Hot chocolate is a necessity when the temperatures take a nosedive. Feed into your love of cocoa with this chocolatey, sugary goodness.
Carrot Cake Puppy Chow
If only plain ol' carrots tasted this good...
Grinch Puppy Chow
If you're a Whoville wannabe, pop in your favorite holiday flick (ahem, The Grinch That Stole Christmas) as you down a couple handfuls of this stuff.
Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow
This is like Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, but dessert — so better.
Eggnog Puppy Chow
Ah eggnog, you either love it or hate it. No matter what side you're on, give this boozy, creamy recipe a try.
Reese's Puppy Chow
Throw some Reese's Pieces in there for color and added chocolatey-peanuty goodness.
Somoa Puppy Chow
That's right, you can eat Girl Scout cookies all year long.
Funfetti Puppy Chow
Coat cereal with white chocolate, cake mix, and sprinkles and you'll have every reason to celebrate. This sweet treat is perfect for a birthday ... or any day, really.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Puppy Chow
Forget perishables — you can make a batch of this chocolate-fruit puppy chow last as long as you'd like (our guess is that it won't be long at all).
Get the recipe from A Bajillian Recipes »
Cookies and Cream Puppy Chow
Your favorite ice cream flavor, now crunchier and more portable. Don't worry, it's still crazy-delicious.
Lemon Puppy Chow
White chocolate and lemon packs the perfect balance between sweet and tart.
Cookie Butter Puppy Chow
Allergic to peanuts? This batch has cookie butter instead of the traditional spread. All clear to chow down.
Thin Mint Puppy Chow
Don't worry: You can curb your Girl Scout cookie cravings even during their off-season.
Chocolate Churro Puppy Chow
Thought regular old cinnamon churros were addictive? You haven't seen anything yet.
Chocolate Chip Puppy Chow
You think you need to decide between chocolate chip cookies or muddy buddies. But, you don't (proof: left).
Football Puppy Chow
Bring this super-easy snack to your next tailgate. With almonds painted to look like mini footballs, you're guaranteed to score.
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