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Caramel Apple Puppy Chow

A sweet and crunchy snack mix combining the flavors of caramel and apple, perfect for parties or a fun treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Puppy Chow Base
  • 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 1 cup caramel sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
Apple Flavoring
  • 1 cup diced dried apples
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
Toppings
  • 1 cup chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips optional

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal and diced dried apples.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the peanut butter and caramel sauce together for about 30 seconds until melted. Stir until smooth.
Combine and Coat
  1. Pour the melted peanut butter and caramel mixture over the cereal and apples. Gently stir to coat evenly.
  2. Sprinkle the powdered sugar over the mixture and toss until well coated.
Add Toppings
  1. Fold in the chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips if using.
  2. Spread the puppy chow onto a baking sheet to cool.
Serve
  1. Once cooled, serve in a bowl or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 2gSugar: 18g

Notes

For a fun twist, you can add additional toppings like sprinkles or drizzle with more caramel sauce before serving.

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