RESCUE PUPPY CHOW

SERVES 9 CUPS

8 cups vegan waffle square cereal (such as Chex, using a gluten-free variety if necessary)

1 cup vegan chocolate chips (or chunks)

1/2 cup unsalted, unsweetened, smooth natural peanut butter

2 tbsp. vegan butter (soy-free if necessary)

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1/4 tsp. salt

1 cup powdered sugar (or xylitol)

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 258kcal
Fat: 6.3g (2.2g S.Fat)
Carbs: 46.2g
Protein: 5g
Sugar: 19.6g
Sodium: 524mg

METHOD

Pour the cereal into a large mixing bowl. Place aside.

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl on top of a pot of boiling water, stirring frequently, until smooth. Combine the peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir until completely combined, melted, and smooth.

Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and mix well. Stir everything together until it's smooth. Toss in the powdered sugar until evenly coated.

Allow the mixture to cool completely on a baking sheet. Divide the mixture among gift bags or jars, or store in an airtight container. You can either refrigerate it or store it at room temperature for 5 to 7 days.

VARIATION

For the peanut butter lovers in the family, try substituting puffed peanut butter cereal (such as Barbara's Peanut Butter Puffins) for the waffle cereal.