Brownie Batter Puppy Chow is a crunchy, chocolatey, no-bake snack coated in melted chocolate and tossed in brownie mix for the ultimate easy sweet treat!

If you can’t get enough of that rich, fudgy brownie batter flavor, be sure to try my other brownie batter-inspired treats like Brownie Batter Pretzel Bites, Brownie Batter Bark, and Brownie Batter Dip!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

If you love Muddy Buddies, puppy chow, chocolate desserts, or anything brownie batter flavored, you’re going to want to make this one!

Brownie Batter Puppy Chow is the ultimate no-bake chocolate snack when you’re craving something sweet, crunchy, and ridiculously easy to make! Made with crispy cereal coated in rich chocolate and tossed in brownie mix, this easy puppy chow recipe tastes like your favorite brownies in snackable, crunchy form.

The result is sweet, crunchy, chocolatey, and completely addictive. It has all the flavors you love about brownie batter without having to turn on the oven. And because this is a no-bake dessert, it comes together quickly with very little effort!

Ingredients you’ll need:

Rice Chex cereal
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Creamy peanut butter
Boxed brownie mix- heat treated

There are so many reasons to make this easy chocolate snack.

First, there’s no baking required. When you want a quick dessert or snack without waiting for the oven to preheat, this recipe is perfect! It’s also incredibly crunchy. The crispy cereal gives every bite the perfect texture, while the chocolate coating makes it rich and decadent.

And if you’re a serious chocolate lover, the brownie batter flavor makes this puppy chow extra special. It tastes like eating brownie batter in crunchy snack form! Brownie Batter Puppy Chow is also perfect for parties, movie nights, holidays, bake sales, road trips, or keeping in a container on the counter for whenever a chocolate craving hits.

What makes Brownie Batter Puppy Chow so good is the combination of textures. You get crisp, crunchy cereal covered in a rich chocolate coating and a sweet dusting of brownie mix. It’s sweet without requiring a complicated dessert recipe, and every handful feels like a little bite of chocolatey brownie goodness.

If you love traditional puppy chow, this version is an easy way to switch things up. The brownie batter flavor makes it taste completely different while keeping everything you love about classic Muddy Buddies.

How to make the best Brownie Batter Puppy Chow:

Heat-treat your brownie mix by adding it into a microwave safe bowl and microwaving for 60-90 seconds, stirring halfway through, then set aside to cool completely.
Add the Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl, then set aside for later.
In a microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in-between, until melted and smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter into your bowl of Chex cereal, then mix to coat the cereal evenly.
Add in the heat-treated brownie mix, then mix (or shake if you have a lid) to coat the cereal evenly.
Transfer the puppy chow onto a baking sheet, spread it into an even layer and let cool completely before storing or enjoying!

The best part about this easy puppy chow recipe is how simple it is.

Start by preparing your chocolate coating and gently mixing it with the cereal so every piece gets covered. Once everything is coated, add in the brownie mix and shake until the cereal is completely coated. Let it cool and set, then grab a handful and enjoy!

That’s it! No oven, no complicated decorating, and no waiting around for a batch of brownies to bake.

If you need a quick chocolate dessert, this is the recipe to make. Brownie Batter Puppy Chow requires no baking, uses simple ingredients, and can be ready in a fraction of the time it takes to make actual brownies.

It’s also one of those recipes that’s perfect for sharing. Put it in a bowl for a party, package it up as a homemade treat, or make a batch for a movie night and watch how quickly it disappears.

Most importantly, it’s just fun to eat. Brownie Batter Puppy Chow is crunchy, chocolatey, sweet, and completely snackable. Once you start grabbing handfuls, it can be very hard to stop!

My top tips:

HEAT TREATING BROWNIE MIX: Heat treating the brownie mix is an important step to ensuring this Brownie Batter Puppy Chow is completely safe to eat. You’ll add the brownie mix into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 60-90 seconds to get rid of any unwanted bacteria, then you’re good to go!
CEREAL VARIETIES: Chex cereal is sold in a variety of flavors but the best one for this recipe is the original Rice Chex. If you’re going to use another flavor, I’d only recommend using corn Chex or even chocolate Chex if you want extra chocolate flavor!
BOWL SIZE: Use the biggest bowl you can find for tossing the cereal. A big bowl makes it so much easier to ensure the puppy chow gets fully coated in the chocolate mixture as well as the brownie mix. I also recommend using a rubber spatula here to avoid crushing the cereal too much.
MICROWAVING: I recommend microwaving the chocolate chips and peanut butter in 30 second intervals, then stirring in-between. This ensures everything melts evenly and becomes perfectly smooth.
COAT EVENLY: Be sure you fully coat the cereal in the chocolate mixture. This is what the brownie mix will stick to. I find that if you have a bowl with a lid, it can be easier to pop the lid on and shake rather than sir.
COOLING: It’s important to let the puppy chow cool completely before storing. If you store it while still warm, the brownie mix coating will dissolve, and the cereal will lose that crispy texture.
STORING: You can store this Brownie Batter Puppy Chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, but it’s so addicting, I doubt it will last that long! If you want this to last longer, store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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