Description
Reindeer Food, also known as Christmas Puppy Chow, is a festive no-bake snack mix made with crunchy cereal coated in chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Perfect for holiday parties and gifting!
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups Rice Chex or Corn Chex cereal
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
- 1 cup red and green M&Ms (optional)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Place the cereal in a large bowl. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Add the confectioners’ sugar to a large zip-top bag. Add the coated cereal, seal the bag, and shake until all pieces are well coated.
- Spread the Reindeer Food onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with holiday sprinkles and M&Ms if using.
- Let it set for about 30 minutes before storing or serving.
Notes
- Use white chocolate instead of semi-sweet for a different twist.
- Add crushed peppermint candies for a holiday mint flavor.
- Use almond or sunflower butter for a nut-free version.
- Mix in pretzels, mini marshmallows, or mini peanut butter cups for extra fun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg