Description
Looking for an easy dessert that’s no-bake, quick to assemble, and bursting with chocolate-peanut butter flavor? These Puppy Chow Bars are the ultimate treat! Crunchy cereal is coated in a smooth, rich chocolate-peanut butter mix, then chilled into thick, chewy bars dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for quick breakfast bites, easy snacks, lunchbox treats, or a crowd-pleasing addition to your list of dessert and food ideas. Whether you need healthy snack inspiration or sweet breakfast ideas, these bars deliver on flavor and convenience.
Ingredients
2 cups rice or corn cereal (like Chex)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
1. Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides. Lightly spray with nonstick spray.
2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring each time, until melted and smooth.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gently fold in the cereal with a spatula, making sure each piece is well coated.
5. Transfer the mixture into the prepared dish. Press it down firmly using a spatula or parchment-covered hands.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until completely set.
7. Dust the top with powdered sugar once fully chilled.
8. Lift from the pan using the parchment paper, slice into bars, and serve.
Notes
Press the mixture firmly into the pan to help the bars hold together better.
Make sure the bars are fully chilled before slicing to avoid crumbling.
Add a fun twist with mix-ins like pretzels, nuts, or mini marshmallows.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: puppy chow bars, no bake bars, easy dessert, peanut butter chocolate bars, snack bars