Get ready to enjoy mocha puppy chow! We've taken our classic puppy chow recipe up a notch by adding chocolate chips and espresso candies. This crunchy, melt-in-your-mouth snack will have you wanting more. Plus, it's super easy to make so you can whip up a batch in no time!
Puppy Chow has been popping up all over the internet, so what's a girl to do. Obviously crave the powdered sugar coated snack mix!
Want to know a little secret? I have never made puppy chow before this one. Oh, I have eaten the snack mix, just never tried to do it myself. After seeing so many yummy kinds on the web, I got inspired to make some right away.
And of course in true BruCrew fashion, it couldn't be regular. I had to make it my own. Our kids were so excited when I told them I bought the ingredients to make this mocha puppy chow. Turns out they love this stuff too!
Why this Puppy Chow Recipe Works
Our mocha puppy chow is the perfect combination of sweet and coffee flavors that will make you smile.
With its rich chocolate flavor from both the dark chocolate chips as well as the hint of coffee from the espresso chips, this treat is sure to be your new favorite snack mix.
I found these little espresso cups at the Dollar Tree. They have some fun little candies there, and you can't beat the price. And of course, they were the perfect addition to this snack mix.
Puppy chow is seriously so easy to make. I'm not sure why I never made some before. This won't be the last time though. You just can't beat a no bake snack that takes less than 15 minutes to prepare.
Go ahead and make up a big batch of this puppy chow for all your friends this weekend. It is the perfect sit and watch football and commercials kind of snack. Although once you taste it, I'm not sure you will want to take it with you though. You might want to hide in your closet just for you to munch on later!!! I can't seem to get enough of this good stuff!
Just be careful...this stuff packs quite a sugar rush if you consume a big bowl late at night. Self control? I have none...because I also ate some of this for breakfast today!!
More Snack Mixes
- Peanut Butter Puppy Chow
- Sweet and Salty Trail Mix
- Strawberry Chex Mix
- S'mores Popcorn
- Brownie Muddy Buddies
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Recipe
Mocha Puppy Chow
Ingredients
- 7 cups Rice Chex cereal
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- ¾ cups espresso chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 bag espresso candy cups*
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, espresso chips, and butter. Microwave at 50% for 1 minute and stir. Repeat until melted and smooth.
- Place the cereal in a large bowl. Pour the chocolate mixture over the top and gently stir until everything is coated.
- Spoon the cereal mixture into the bag. Sprinkle the powdered sugar on top and close the bag. Shake until everything is coated.
- Spread out on a wax paper lined tray and let set. Sprinkle with the espresso cups. Store in a sealed container for a week.
Notes
*I found the espresso chocolates at the Dollar Tree years ago. Use chocolate covered coffee beans if you cannot find the candy cups.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 7 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 428Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 50mgCarbohydrates: 79gFiber: 2gSugar: 26gProtein: 6g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Rebecca
Wow...this was amazing! It had been years since I had puppy chow and this brought it to a whole other level! Thank you for this amazing treat! I just started a food blog myself and am planning to post on your recipe and send my readers over in the next week or so! Love, love, loved this and will definitely be making it again in the future!
Carla
I haven't had puppy chow in forever! Usually I just have the powdered sugar and peanut butter one. Never saw those espresso cups, but I love coffee, so I'll have to hunt them down!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Part of me wishes I had never tried puppy chow...so addicting! The espresso cups make it so much more fun! Definitely check your local Dollar Tree for them!
Anestazia
You had me at Mocha... hehe. I featured your post on my blog since it looks delicious! Here is the link if you want to check it out. http://yourworkistodiscoveryourworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/blogg-madness-no-9.html
Anestazia @ Eccentric Delirium