This protein pet chow is paying homage to our favourite childhood candy deal with however with the additional benefit of extra protein! You get to fulfill your candy tooth whereas getting in 15g of protein per serving. We’re obsessed.
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Pet chow was one in every of my favourite treats rising up—the melted peanut butter, chocolate, and powdered sugar. My favourite half was all the time pouring all the substances right into a brown paper bag and shaking like loopy till all the Chex combine was coated in peanut butter goodness.
I additionally LOVE when the substances clump collectively to make huge items of deliciousness. This recipe is an elevated model of that childhood pet chow, we simply skip the powdered sugar for a tasty protein powder.
There are solely 5-ingredients that you must make this recipe. Seize a field of Chex cereal, chocolate chips, coconut oil, peanut butter, and protein powder and you might be all set.
Substitutions and Variations
High Suggestions for Protein Pet Chow
- Use a big paper bag: To make sure each Chex is roofed with protein powder, we extremely suggest pouring the peanut butter and chocolate-covered Chex into a big paper bag. Add the protein powder to the bag and roll the highest down. Shake the combination till all the Chex are lined in protein powder,
- Quantity of protein powder: Relying on the protein powder and peanut butter that’s used, you could want so as to add extra protein powder to the combination. Totally different protein powders will soak up in another way into the peanut butter and chocolate combination.
Storage and Freezer Instructions
After the Chex are coated in protein powder, permit the protein pet chow to set. Retailer the pet chow in an air-tight container in a cool place for as much as 5-7 days
What to Serve with Protein Pet Chow
Serve this protein pet chow alongside different scrumptious protein treats. We suggest the
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Add chocolate chips, peanut butter, and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the combination in 20-second increments, stirring after every increment, till the combination is melted and shiny. This can take round 2 minutes.
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Add 3 cups of the Chex to the underside of a big bowl. Pour half of the melted peanut butter and chocolate over the Chex. Fold the substances collectively till coated.
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Add the remainder of the Chex and canopy with the remaining melted peanut butter and chocolate. Fold till the second layer is coated. It’s okay if there are chunks of Chex caught collectively.
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To coat the chex with protein powder, depart the combination within the bowl or switch it to a paper bag. Add ½ cup of the protein powder to the combination and if it’s in a bowl, gently stir till coated with protein powder. Add the second half cup of protein powder and toss once more. If utilizing a paper bag, pour all of the protein powder into the bag. Roll the highest over and shake the bag till the Chex are coated.
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Let the pet chow cool earlier than storing it in an hermetic container in a cool and dry place.
- The flavour of this pet chow will change primarily based on what protein powder is used. We examined this recipe with Garden of Life Whey Vanilla and Vital Protein Vanilla Collagen. Each had been scrumptious.
- You can additionally use chocolate protein powder on this recipe.
- You possibly can swap the Rice Chex out for Corn Chex or Wheat Chex, too.
Make them into Protein Balls
To make this protein pet chow into protein pet chow balls, use the identical measurements because the common protein pet chow above + 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar for the , however observe the strategy beneath.
- Add chocolate chips, peanut butter, and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the combination in 20-second increments, stirring after every increment, till the combination is melted and shiny. This can take round 2 minutes.
- Add the Chex to the underside of a bowl and gently crush the Chex into small items (choice so as to add them to a meals processor and pulse them till crumbs).
- Pour the melted peanut butter and chocolate over the Chex crumbs. Fold the substances collectively till coated.
- Add the protein powder to a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar. Combine and put aside.
- Moist your fingers and use a 1.5 tablespoon scoop to scoop the Chex combination and kind a ball. Squeeze the ball firmly to make sure it isn’t crumbly. Repeat till all of the Chex have been made right into a ball.
- Roll every ball within the protein powder combination till coated. Repeat till all the balls have been rolled.
- Take pleasure in instantly or retailer balls within the freezer for a straightforward deal with.
Suggestions
- If the balls aren’t sticking, add a bit extra protein powder and a teaspoon or so of water to the combination.
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Energy: 367 kcal, Carbohydrates: 31 g, Protein: 15 g, Fats: 22 g, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 11 g
Diet info is mechanically calculated, so ought to solely be used as an approximation.
