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469 May 11, 2020 30 Minute Recipes

Captain Crunch Peanut Butter Puppy Chow

Peanut Butter Puppy Chow gets a makeover with Captain Crunch Cereal and peanut butter chips for an easy make ahead dessert!

Peanut Butter Puppy Chow gets a Captain Crunch makeover with a childhood classic cereal!

Peanut Butter Puppy Chow gets a makeover with Captain Crunch Cereal and peanut butter chips for an easy make ahead dessert!

about this peanut butter puppy chow

You can never go wrong with chocolate peanut butter puppy chow! Old and young alike devour it. Then proceed to go off on a sugar high for the next six hours. My favorite pieces were the massive ones stuck together with enough powdered sugar coating them that it makes you cough when you inhale.  Yes, you know you all have done that.  Instant sugar high into instant cough attack.

While growing up, I loved Captain Crunch cereal so I decided to combine two of my favorites into an easy dessert for a crowd! It is an easy make ahead dessert.

Peanut Butter Puppy Chow gets a makeover with Captain Crunch Cereal and peanut butter chips for an easy make ahead dessert!

ingredients you’ll need for this peanut butter puppy chow

  • Peanut Butter Captain Crunch
  • Captain Crunch, regular
  • Peanut Butter Chips
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Butter
  • Natural Peanut Butter
  • Powdered Sugar

Peanut Butter Puppy Chow gets a makeover with Captain Crunch Cereal and peanut butter chips for an easy make ahead dessert!

how to make the best puppy chow

Puppy Chow is quite simple to make and it is an easy dessert for kids to make!

  1. Melt: We start by melting the peanut butter chips, milk chocolate chips, and butter together in a double boiler or in the microwave on 50% power until chips are melted and butter is fully incorporated.
  2. Stir in peanut butter.
  3. Shake or Mix: Place cereal in a large bowl or large paper bag, and pour chocolate mixture over. Gently shake or mix to coat all of the cereal. Once all coated add the powdered sugar and stir gently again to fully coat all the cereal.
  4. Cool: Once cooled add in extra peanut butter chips and Serve!

Peanut Butter Puppy Chow gets a makeover with Captain Crunch Cereal and peanut butter chips for an easy make ahead dessert!

how to store this peanut butter puppy chow 

The best way to store this peanut butter puppy chow is in a sealed container for 3-4 days. 

Peanut Butter Puppy Chow gets a makeover with Captain Crunch Cereal and peanut butter chips for an easy make ahead dessert!

can you make this chocolate peanut butter ahead of time?

Yes! This is the perfect make ahead dessert for a crowd. You can prepare this chocolate dessert a day or two ahead of time, store in a sealed container and serve when desired.

Peanut Butter Puppy Chow gets a makeover with Captain Crunch Cereal and peanut butter chips for an easy make ahead dessert!

more healthy dessert ideas:

  • Healthy Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Cups

  • Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies

  • Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Blondies

  • No Bake Salted Caramel Chocolate Oat Bars

  • all healthy desserts here!

Captain Crunch Peanut Butter Puppy Chow

Puppy Chow gets a peanut butter makeover with a childhood classic cereal!

5 minPrep Time

5 minCook Time

10 minTotal Time

Yields 18

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups Peanut Butter Captain Crunch
  • 4 1/2 cups Captain Crunch, regular
  • 1 cup peanut butter chips, divided
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, dairy free if needed
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup smooth, natural peanut butter
  • 2 cups organic powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Melt 1/2 cup peanut butter chips, milk chocolate chips, and butter together in a double broiler or in the microwave on 50% power until chips are melted and butter is fully incorporated.
  2. Stir in peanut butter.
  3. Place cereal in a large bowl and pour chocolate mixture over. Gently stir to coat all of the cereal. Once all coated add the powdered sugar and stir gently again to fully coat all the cereal. (You can also do this in a large plastic/paper bag.)
  4. Once cooled add in extra peanut butter chips and Serve!
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  1. Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says

    May 3, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    This sounds super yummy!!!! I was actually listening to the radio and they were talking about captain crunch and how it's one of those super nostalgic foods...and I totally agree, I really really need to try this asap!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 5, 2014 at 9:37 am

      Thank you Phi! I agree...it instantly takes me back to when I was younger!
      Reply
  2. Erin | The Law Student's Wife says

    May 5, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    CAPTAINIZE is my new favorite word. Puppy chow is the the food of angels, and this is a great twist!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 13, 2014 at 2:23 pm

      Don't you just love the fact that food bloggers get to not only make up recipes, but words too?! And I agree...angels totally dig stuff like this! Thanks lady!
      Reply
  3. Laura Dembowski says

    May 6, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    I am so right there with you! I love peanut butter and breakfast and Cap'n Crunch and puppy chow. I would be unable to stop eating this!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 13, 2014 at 2:24 pm

      I agree! Its like an amazing new breakfast treat!
      Reply
  4. Ashley says

    May 6, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    haha I love this. I had to stop making puppy chow (I always call it muddy buddies!!) because I CANNOT control myself around it. It's so bad! It's like an addiction - once I start eating it I can't be stopped!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 13, 2014 at 2:25 pm

      Well after making this it dawned on me that not everyone calls it Puppy Chow....yikes! Some people took the name a lil too literal. But I am same way...can't stop eating it!
      Reply
  5. Zainab says

    May 6, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    My husband LOVES peanut butter so I know he is going to rave over these.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 13, 2014 at 2:26 pm

      I love hearing that, Zainab!! Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  6. Alaina {Fabtastic Eats} says

    May 8, 2014 at 9:44 am

    umm hi huge bowl of heaven. Still my hubs and I's favorite cereal, but holy cow is this genius.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 13, 2014 at 2:28 pm

      You can never go wrong with the Captain! Sounds like I am referring to the other captain that is frequent in our house....oh man I should share a drink that we enjoy during the summer with Captain + OJ + Sprite. Oh my gee....its dangerous! Can't even taste the captain which is saying alot considering I DESPISE it.........maybe a recipe coming soon?! Thanks for stopping by, lady!
      Reply
  7. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

    May 10, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Such a delicious idea!! I'm in love with this combo!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 13, 2014 at 2:29 pm

      Thank you Cathy! You can never go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate!
      Reply
  8. Victoria says

    May 14, 2014 at 11:44 am

    This sounds and looks AMAZING. I love peanut butter, captain crunch is one of my favorite cereals, and I love making puppy chow. Such a fun new way to make puppy chow!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 15, 2014 at 5:29 am

      Thank you so much Victoria! I do as well and they taste even better when all combined!
      Reply
  9. Lolly Jane says

    September 5, 2014 at 9:35 pm

    Looks so yummy, Megan! Mmmm...pb anything is a + in our book! xo
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 6, 2014 at 8:36 am

      Well thank you! And I agree...I am a sucker for anything peanut butter!
      Reply
  10. Emily @ Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt says

    December 6, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    This looks so delicious!! I love Captain Crunch!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 6, 2014 at 4:54 pm

      For sure! Isn't it the best?! Thanks Emily!
      Reply
  11. Kelly says

    July 10, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    OMG I just made this and it's insane delicious! I was very very short of powdered sugar though so we'll see how it comes out after it sits in the fridge a while, but it is still so so so good! Instead of extra pb chips, I put in mini Reese's pieces! Mmmmm
    Reply
    • Meg says

      July 11, 2015 at 6:41 am

      Oh glad to hear that! And I bet it will still be delicious!!! Thanks for stopping by to let me know. Have a great Saturday :)
      Reply
      • Kelly says

        July 21, 2015 at 8:53 pm

        Just an update- it was a bit sticky without all the sugar. I took it to a tailgate and I was afraid it would be very melty without the extra sugar so I did get some more to add. But I can't even explain how good everyone thought it was. I was over stating how good it was when I told people, but they all had the same reaction! And the mini Reese's pieces were perfect. Just in case anyone is on the fence about making it. Don't be, just do it!
        Reply
        • Meg says

          July 21, 2015 at 9:05 pm

          Oh you are so sweet! thank you for coming back and letting me know. SO happy you all enjoyed it. Now that you bring this deliciousness to my attention, my preggo craving just kicked up! Thanks again and have a great evening!!
          Reply
  12. Kaitlyn says

    June 15, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    There is PB chips listed twice on the list of ingredients. Should 1 of them be just PB? Just double checking before I make this this afternoon.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 16, 2016 at 7:03 am

      Hi Kaitlyn, yes in the instructions, it states to add the extra peanut butter chips in after making the mixture. Enjoy!
      Reply
  13. Vanessa says

    November 26, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
    Reply
    • Megan Kohrs says

      December 5, 2018 at 5:39 am

      I would say no longer than 5 days in a sealed container! Enjoy!
      Reply

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