Vegan Puppy Chow (for Humans Only)

The following article was written by Ashley Palmer.

"Puppy Chow" is a holiday staple for me. It's easy to make, tastes fantastic, and makes a great DIY gift. Whip up a batch, and put it into tiny baggies or present it in mason jars decked with pretty holiday ribbons and tags.

This recipe is also great to make for a cookie swap, because you can make a lot with relatively little work. And, trust me, it's a crowd pleaser—so no one will even notice that you took the easy route.

What is your favorite holiday treat? Be sure to share with us in the comments box below.

Vegan Puppy Chow
1 cup semi-sweet vegan chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup vegan margarine
9 cups rice cereal squares
1 tsp. vanilla (optional)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and vegan margarine in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for about 1 minute, or until melted. Add vanilla.
Place the cereal squares in a large container and pour in the chocolate mixture. Stir gently until all the squares are coated.
Add the powdered sugar to the container and seal with a lid. Shake gently until the sugar has coated all the squares.
Place in the freezer for 30 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens. Once solidified, store in the refrigerator.

Makes 9 cups

Recent Comments

Holland commented:

Dec 14, 2011 2:57 PM

Hey All, Who hasn't read something online fast and missed an obvious point? I know I've made that mistake multi times. So give the commenters who mistook this recipe as one for dogs a break. Credit them for checking out PeTA's site instead, 'K? Very cute recipe -- one that doesn't strain my culinary skills (-!)
Pavloveia commented:

Dec 14, 2011 2:56 PM

Please excuse my ignorance, but by cereal squares do you mean rice chex?
Cassy commented:

Dec 14, 2011 2:41 PM

Hello? Nerabianco? Can you read?
somechic commented:

Dec 14, 2011 2:38 PM

Um, hello!! Can you not see that right in the name of the recipe it says "For Humans Only"? What part of that would lead anyone to believe they should feed it to their dog? Furthermore, what sensible dog owner doesn't know that chocolate and sugar are bad for canines? This recipe is a very fun idea for those who love animals and don't eat them. I'm going to try it out this holiday season and hope others will too. My nieces, who save up their own money to help shelter animals, are gonna love it. Thank you.
Hgthbrg commented:

Dec 14, 2011 2:38 PM

I love it that people really think this is for dogs. Come on read the article it's a sweet treat for humans ! Who has a cookie swap for dogs!? I've been eating "puppy" chow for years . I'm glad you've shared a vegan version for those who've obviously never tried it.

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