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.
The Better Baker
Oh you are such a smarty pants! What an awesome recipe. I've got to look for those little mochaccino candies. YUUMMMM! Thanks sooo much for linking up at Weekend Potluck.
Jocelyn Brubaker
haha thanks 🙂 You should definitely keep an eye out for these at the Dollar Tree. They have quite a few different candies there!!!
Holly Lefevre
I have never even heard of puppy chow until you! Do I dare make it...I am back to healthy eating ad working out tomorrow...that's the plan anyway!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Forget the healthy eating and working out...you should definitely make some right away...it's way more fun than workouts!
maria @ close to home
wow I am totally impressed with the flavor combos you have made. I would love for you to share any of you vday crafts/recipes on my Valentine's Day round up when you get a chance. http://www.stayingclosetohome.com/2013/02/valentines-day-recipe-and-craft-round-up.html
Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories)
Ok, JIF is my favorite peanut butter. but I haven't tried their mocha spread. My kids have been asking to make puppy chow recently, so perfect timing!
Wendys Hat
This version of the popular treat sounds great too. My daughter is addicted and makes them weekly at our house. We'll have to try your recipe. Thanks.
Averie @ Averie Cooks
This is one of those things I should not even make b/c it would be so highly addictive. I love everything about it!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I hear you...I seriously could not stop eating this stuff! Then I made more 🙂
Shiloh Barkley
This looks dangerous!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Oh, believe me...it was so dangerous!!! I couldn't stop eating it 🙂
Rebecca
Sounds awesome!! My motto is," if puppy chow wasn't a good breakfast choice, then it shouldn't be made from cereal". So no judgement here!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
You won't hear me arguing with you...nope not at all!!!
Shannon aka Fixing for Friday
I have never heard of this Jif Mocha Cappuccino spread you speak of - I MUST try some! Have you used it in any other recipes? Your version of Puppy Chow sounds like the best (I've only had the original variety) so I'm pinning this to my Sweets board. Thanks so much for putting this out there!
Diana Rambles
I thought those Expresso chips was going to make it $$, but they are from the dollar store! Awesome! I want this right now!!
teresa
oh my goodness, life doesn't get better than a treat like this! i need to get my hands on that pb!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Oh my! I love this spread!!! Brilliant idea to add it to muddy buddies! YUM!
Ashton
What an awesome puppy chow to start with 🙂
Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com
W O W !!! This sounds absolutely delicious! Pinning! Thanks for another incredible recipe, Jocelyn! 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
Okay I neeeeeed to make puppy chow THIS WEEKEND. SO craving it now!
Sarah E
I am in love with puppy chow. I'm hoping to get my hands on some Girl Scout cookies this year. Last year, I did a batch of Thin Mint Puppy Chow and I want to experiment with the other cookies 🙂
the mocha and espresso sound so good. Om nom.
Heather @French Press
I've never made it wither - but I see a batch in my very near future
Amy Tong
I think it's contagious! You've got me craving for some puppy chow now! Plus, I love anything mocha! These would be a perfect treat for me. 😛
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos
OH MY GOSH!!!!! I love puppy chow because it's so easy and addictive (can't believe you've never made any!) It would be even more caffeinated if you threw in some chocolate covered coffee beans too 😉
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
Yum. That Jif spread is so delicious! i just bought another jar last week, and it's nearly gone! Makes the best no-bake cookies 🙂