Reindeer Chow
Reindeer Chow is a festive, no-bake snack mix made from crunchy Rice Chex cereal coated in a chocolate-peanut butter mixture, dusted with powdered sugar, and adorned with colorful M&Ms and pretzel pieces.
Ingredients
For the Base
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
For the Sauce
- 1 cup chocolate chips You can use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips.
- 1/2 cup peanut butter May substitute with sunflower seed butter or almond butter if needed.
- 1/4 cup butter Use dairy-free butter substitute for vegan options.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Coating & Serving
- 2 cups powdered sugar Use sparingly if avoiding refined sugar.
- to taste M&Ms (red and green for decoration)
- to taste Mini pretzels (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, measure out the Rice Chex cereal and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter over low heat. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Coating
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and mix gently until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a large resealable bag, add the powdered sugar, and shake until well coated.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet to cool.
- Once cooled, add M&Ms and pretzels if using.
Serving
- Serve in festive bowls or bags for a fun holiday snack.
Notes
Reindeer Chow can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for 5-7 days. For best texture, enjoy within a few days after making.