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A bowl filled with chocolate-coated nuts or snack mix, topped with orange and brown M&M’s and butterscotch chips.
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Pumpkin Spice Protein Puppy Chow Recipe

This protein-packed pumpkin spice puppy chow boasts 14g of protein per serving! A fun, seasonal twist on a classic treat that’s easy to make, family-friendly, and full of fall flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin spice protein puppy chow
Servings: 12
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup peanut butter*
  • ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 7 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 2.5 teaspoons pumpkin spice
  • 1 cup vanilla protein powder or Vanilla Collagen Peptides or Unflavored Collagen Peptides (I love Vital Proteins!)
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup m&m’s Halloween colors or Reese's Pieces

Instructions

  • Add chocolate chips, peanut butter, pumpkin puree, and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the mixture in 20-second increments, stirring after each increment, until the mixture is melted and glossy. This will take around 2 minutes.
    A glass bowl filled with thick chocolate batter and a gray spatula on a light textured surface.
  • Add 3 cups of the Chex to the bottom of a large bowl. Pour half of the melted peanut butter and chocolate over the Chex. Fold the ingredients together until coated.
    A glass bowl containing Chex cereal and chocolate mixture with a spatula on a light textured surface.
  • Add the rest of the Chex and cover with the remaining melted peanut butter and chocolate. Fold until the second layer is coated. It’s okay if there are chunks of Chex stuck together.
    A person mixes chocolate with Chex cereal in a clear glass bowl using a spatula.
  • To coat the Chex, leave the mixture in the bowl or transfer it to a paper bag. Add the pumpkin spice and ½ cup of the protein powder to the mixture, and if it’s in a bowl, gently stir until coated with protein powder. Add the second half cup of protein powder and toss again. If using a paper bag, pour all the protein powder into the bag. Roll the top over and shake the bag until the Chex are coated.
    A glass bowl contains chocolate-coated Chex cereal, white powdered sugar, and brown cinnamon, with a gray spatula resting inside.
  • Add the butterscotch chips and m&m's to the Chex and mix again.
    A glass bowl containing chocolate-covered cereal, peanut butter chips, and red and brown candy-coated chocolates, with a gray spoon inside.
  • Let the puppy chow cool before storing it in an airtight container in a cool and dry place.
    A glass bowl filled with chocolate-coated Chex cereal, peanut butter chips, and orange and brown M&M candies; small bowls with extra M&Ms and plain Chex nearby.

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Notes

  • I tested this recipe with both all-natural drippy peanut butter, and Jif / Skippy creamy peanut butter. The all-natural drippy peanut butter yielded a much less smooth texture. Because of this, I'd recommend Jif or a similar brand of creamy peanut butter for the smoothest texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 32g