Puppy Chow Popcorn

Puppy chow popcorn is the perfect combination of chocolate, peanut butter, popcorn and powdered sugar. It is a fun sweet snack mix that is perfect for movie night and parties.

Prepare yourself for a new snack craving. This recipe combines two addictive snacks into one fun munchy mix.

Little Dude actually came up with this recipe a while back. He mentioned that it would be fun to make a popcorn treat with muddy buddies flavors.

Of course I was intrigued. Popcorn is one of our most frequent munchies.

We go through a fair amount of popcorn in our house. We love it with butter and salt or as crunchy caramel corn.

Of course puppy chow, or muddy buddies depending on where you are from, is another favorite around here. We have quite a few different recipes that feature different flavor combinations.

So talking me into combining the two didn’t take a lot of convincing. I think we’re all glad we gave it a go!

First, A Disclaimer.

Every time I post a puppy chow recipe, I get comments from concerned folks worried that I don’t know not to feed chocolate to dogs. This recipe is meant for human consumption only.

Here in the midwest, it is common to call cereal coated in chocolate, peanut butter and powdered sugar puppy chow. Elsewhere it is known as muddy buddies and possibly other names as well.

I am not sure where the puppy chow moniker came from. Possibly because the little squares of deliciousness look a bit like kibble.

This popcorn version kind of looks like the round puffs. Either way this recipe is meant as a human snack despite its funny name.

The Texture

Using popcorn instead of crunchy Chex cereal in the recipe obviously changes the texture. Instead of having the crunch you are used to, this is almost more of a melt in your mouth texture.

The first bite is a bit surprising because it is so different than the cereal version. But I am sure by the third bite you will be totally into it.

You will find your hand reaching into the bowl time and again without thought. It is a fun combination.

Storing your popcorn

Puppy chow popcorn is best served relatively quickly after you make it. However you can store it in an airtight container at room temperature for several days.

Obviously high temperatures will make the chocolate melty and things may stick together, but it will still be delicious.