Chocolate Peanut Butter Puppy Chow Ice Cream (Muddy Buddies)

Learn how to make puppy chow (otherwise known as muddy buddies) and turn it into a delicious chocolate peanut butter ice cream treat. Ingredients and instructions included for no-churn puppy chow ice cream and ice cream maker method puppy chow ice cream. Ingredients are different for each method. Muddy buddy ice cream is perfect for anyone who loves chocolate and peanut butter.

What Is Puppy Chow?

Puppy chow is the name of a snack made with Rice Chex, peanut butter, chocolate and powdered sugar. It's a dessert often eaten as a snack like Chex Mix, popcorn or little cookies. Puppy chow is also known as muddy buddy or muddy buddies. This ice cream recipe includes the recipe for making puppy chow.

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Ingredients

For a full printable no-churn puppy chow ice cream ingredients list and ice cream maker method puppy chow ice cream ingredients and instructions are in the recipe card below.

In my opinion, the ice cream maker method has the best flavor. I prefer the taste and texture a bit more but if you don't have an ice cream maker, no churn ice cream is a great alternative! Both methods have simple ingredients and don't require any cooking.

No Churn Puppy Chow Ice Cream Ingredients

• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 2 cups Rice Chex cereal 
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• ⅓ cup cocoa powder
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 ½ cups sweetened condensed milk

Ice Cream Maker Puppy Chow Ice Cream Ingredients

• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 2 cups Rice Chex cereal 
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• ⅓ cup cocoa powder
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Full step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below. You can print or save to Pinterest for later.

How To Make Puppy Chow/Muddy Buddies

In a microwave safe bowl (medium mixing bowl), combine semisweet chocolate chips and peanut butter together to melt in the microwave. Microwave on high for 30 second intervals, stirring the chocolate mixture between intervals, until the chocolate and peanut butter is melted. Use a spoon to mix and blend well. Alternatively, you can melt chocolate chips in a double boiler then add the peanut butter and stir to combine.

Pour the rice cereal on top of the melted chocolate peanut butter mixture. Gently fold them in to coat.

Sprinkle powdered sugar on top and gently fold together to fully coat all the muddy buddies. Add more powdered sugar, if necessary. Set aside.

No-Churn Ice Cream Instructions

In a large bowl, gently whip together the cocoa powder and heavy cream with an electric stand mixer or electric hand mixer. Whisk until stiff peaks form in the cream. When you lift the electric whisk out of the cream it will pull up and a firm peak will stay in place.

Slowly pour in the sweetened condensed milk and muddy buddies and fold them together with the heavy cream mixture. To not over-mix.

Pour into a 9x5-inch loaf pan and cover. Store in the freezer for at least 5 hours to freeze the no churn ice cream.

Ice Cream Maker Method Instructions

In a medium bowl, stir together milk, heavy whipping cream, cocoa and sugar. You can also pour all the ingredients into a blender and blend for a couple minutes to combine.

Pour milk and sugar mixture into your ice cream maker and follow it's instructions to freeze the ice cream. Time varies depending on your ice cream maker.

When ice cream is finished, stir puppy chow chunks into the ice cream. Serve soft or cover and freeze to harden ice cream.

Serving

Serve your ice cream once it is fully hardened. Scoop out of the container with an ice cream scoop or a sturdy tablespoon. Serve in an ice cream cone or a bowl. Serve alone or try one of the following:

Chocolate Syrup: I used to make our own chocolate syrup all the time. It's really easy and I think it tastes better than the store bought kind.

Peanut Butter Syrup: Make or buy a peanut butter syrup to drizzle over your ice cream. This will compliment the peanut butter in the muddy buddies.

Whipped Cream: Make whipped cream by whisking 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, ¼ cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

Crushed Peanuts: Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top of your ice cream.

Banana: Serve with a whole banana or banana slices.

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Storing

Leftover ice cream can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for about 2 months. Cover the top of the ice cream with plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn on the top of the ice cream.

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