I think it’s safe to say most people’s favorite part about puppy chow is the peanut butter and the chocolate. Why even bother with the rest then? This recipe features the best part about puppy chow–the sweet chocolate peanut butter coating–on top of peanuts for an extra level of nuttiness and crunch.
Puppy Chow Peanuts
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Ingredients:
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4 cups unsalted peanuts
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1/2 cup chocolate chips
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1/4 cup no-stir peanut butter
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Method:
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave or over a double boiler.
- Stir the peanut butter into the melted chocolate to make a smooth and uniform coating.
- Pour in the peanuts. Move them around to coat them completely in the peanut butter and chocolate.
- Scoop the peanuts into a large sealable bag. Add in the powdered sugar and shake the bag until the peanuts are completely covered.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
If you like these, you might like almond puppy chow.
Looks like good post-workout fuel to me. I just saw a study that chocolate is a good food to speed recovery. And nuts! This is practically like a Cliff Bar. Except tastier.
Aww, haha, you’re so adorable. Please tell me, how does a parent raise a son like you? As a mother of two boys, I’d love their secret.
My mom used to make this when we were kids but we called it “Trash.” Both very appetizing names. 🙂
You mean you’ve never gotten DRUNK, not drug. But that could work too 😀 You and I grew up the same.
Love these peanuts!
DROOOOLLLLLLL…
SHUT. UP.
😉
Yummm! I love Puppy Chow – this looks unbelievable (and even less healthy, yikes!)
Haha…I’m going to have to save this recipe for the fall, when I won’t have the threat of wearing a bathing suit hanging over my head. This is just too dangerous.
I hope I have a kid like you.
I cost a lot to keep up so you better start saving.
Evan, this is the best thing since sliced bread. Omg I LOVE THIS!!
I love puppy chow. And peanuts and PB so it all combined, well, awesome.
um, you are a genius. I made an almond butter/dark chocolate puppy chow recipe before, but never through to just use nuts.
WOW. BEST IDEA EVER. There are no words.
I knew I was in trouble when I saw the picture on facebook. This looks amazing! Good thing I don’t like going to the beach!
damn you, evan
These would not stand a chance in my presence!
I LOVE puppy chow. I’ve never seen it made with peanuts though… that is such a great idea.
I could get addicted to these for sure and then call Dr. Drew!
As somebody who is just as boring as you, I would totally consider this my drug of choice – it’s highly addictive and it gets you high (a sugar high that is…) Thanks for sharing!
I almost licked my computer screen. I have to have these NOW.
I am addicted to peanut butter and chocolate, and puppy chow chex mix is definitely crack, so these look like crack x 100!! I’m almost scared to make these because they’d be gone in 5 minutes. No joke. 🙂
Oh, you are funny! You know, this doesn’t sound at all appealing to me, but I know at least three people in my immediate circle (including my husband) who will _inhale_ this! So I guess I’m likely to become a dealer too! Bet it would be good with cashews too…
I like where this is going. Before you know it, there might be Puppy Chow Almonds or Hazelnuts- maybe a Mix! As always, clever and delicious Evan. 🙂
Holy cow! How delicious! I don’t think I’d have any self control around a bowl of these.
Yup, those definitely look like crack to me.
um…YUMMM!
omg you’re a genius. no harm to my summer diet…it doesn’t exist! mwahahaha
I bow down. You are a master of your craft.
Ohmygosh yes! I’ve never been able to make puppy chow because we have no cereal at all like chex here in Australia, therefore this has made my day. My BIRTHday, even! 😀
Oh my word. I’m not sure I should even get started on these. I’m really not sure…haha.
FABULOUS recipe! 😀
My sister in law makes something similar to these but adds some type of cereal to it. I think it’s cinnamon toast crunch or something like that. Maybe it’s Golden Grahams. Either way they’re freaking delicious as well.
Oy Big Jim do you deal overseas…
These look superyummy, maybe something even my dont’t-like-sweets (I know horrible) but peanut-loving mother might like…
Please don’t take this the wrong way, because I’m happy you came to cheer me on during RTB and all, but seriously – where were these?!? I don’t understand why you weren’t sitting alone on that dark bench passing out puppy chow peanuts in the middle of the night. I mean, that’s not creepy…at all.
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Mmmm I loved muddy buddies growing up – these do sound like crack!
Just when I thought Puppy Chow couldn’t possibly get any better, I see this. Peanuts > Chex. Hands down 🙂
Oh, my god. This is genius!! I would be a crack addict for these, too.
I would never stop eating these!! YUMMO!
shut the front door. as if puppy chow isn’t divine enough…now you throw puppy chow peanuts at me. holla!
chocolate > alcohol. I’m with you on the drunk thing and I’ve been a pretty easy teenager (last year 19!) to raise. I do cost a lot in food though since I love to cook 🙂
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