S’mores Puppy Chow

I don’t think I could love this S’mores Puppy Chow more! This version of puppy chow is perfect for summertime fun… replicating the traditional flavors of a s’ more but none of the fuss with a flame. Such a fun twist on a traditional snack and a delicious human treat! If you like this easy treat you might also like my classic Puppy Chow Recipe!

S’mores Puppy Chow

Puppy chow, otherwise known as “Muddy Buddies”,  are a simple treat that is ready in just a few short minutes.  The homemade version is SO much better than any store-bought version. Every single bite is filled with an amazing combination of cereals, peanut butter, chocolate, and powdered sugar.

This version just happens to taste like a s’more, or a graham cracker, chocolate, and marshmallow treat. It is the perfect way to enjoy s’ mores without a campfir

S’ mores Puppy Chow Recipe

With six simple ingredients, this recipe is one you will not easily forget.  To get started, here is what you will need:

Chocolate: Milk chocolate was the chocolate of choice for this recipe.  I tested this recipe a couple of times and the kids (well, everyone) preferred milk chocolate to semi-sweet or dark. I think this is because we use milk chocolate when making actual s’ mores, so it tastes more familiar.

Peanut Butter:  When it comes to puppy chow, creamy peanut butter is the only way to go.

Rice Cereal:  I use Rice Chex, but any waffle shaped cereal will do.  This is just the vessel that holds all of the chocolatey goodness together.

Golden Grahams: This is where the ‘graham’ part of the s’ mores comes into play. I love that the size and shape of this cereal are the same as the Rice Chex! You can also use actual graham crackers that have been broken, but I found that they were a bit harder to get uniform and extremely crumbly in the final mixture. Golden Grahams (any honey graham cereal) is the winner in this recipe.

Confectioners Sugar:  This is the glue that keeps our hands from being completely smeared in chocolate and peanut butter.  If I am being honest though, you will still want to lick your fingers clean either way.

Mini Marshmallows: It wouldn’t be a s’ more without marshmallows! This final ingredient rounds out this perfect recipe. Don’t miss my trick on how to get some of the marshmallows coated in chocolate and some left pretty for the final presentation!

How to Make S’Mores Puppy Chow

Place the chocolate and peanut butter in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals and stir after each session. (It’s usually fully melted in about a minute.) Continue until the mixture is smooth when stirred. (This is where I pause to get a shot for Instagram, who doesn’t love creamy chocolate pictures?!?)Pour the cereals and 1 cup of marshmallows into a large mixing bowl. There are