Almond Coconut Puppy Chow

Name: Almond Coconut Puppy Chow
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips; 3/4 cup almond butter; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; One 12-ounce box toasted rice cereal; 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut

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Level: Easy

Total: 20 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 24 servings

This healthy version of puppy chow is just as satisfying as the original sweet snack but has less added sugar. The chocolatey coating includes almond butter instead of the traditional peanut butter, and we toss the coated cereal with unsweetened coconut instead of confectioners’ sugar to finish. It just may become your new go-to quick snack.

Level: Easy

Total: 20 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 24 servings

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips

3/4 cup almond butter

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

One 12-ounce box toasted rice cereal

3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut

Directions

Line 2 baking sheets with foil and set aside.
Microwave the chocolate chips, almond butter and butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until completely melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Mix together with a spatula until smooth. Stir in the vanilla and salt until combined.
Put the rice cereal in a large bowl and pour the chocolate mixture on top. Gently mix the cereal and chocolate with a spatula until the cereal is completely covered, taking care not to break the cereal.
Add 1 1/2 cups of the shredded coconut to a resealable bag. Add half of the cereal mixture to the bag, close and toss to coat. Pour the coated cereal onto one of the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining shredded coconut and cereal mixture. Allow to fully cool on the baking sheets before serving.