Description
A decadent no-bake twist on classic puppy chow, inspired by viral Dubai chocolate bars, featuring pistachio butter, dark chocolate, almond extract, and a protein-sugar coating for a rich, crunchy, and freezer-friendly treat.
Ingredients
2 tbsp (25 g) unrefined coconut oil
¼ cup (56 g) pistachio butter (add a big pinch salt if unsalted)
½ cup (85 g) bittersweet or dark chocolate chips
½ tsp almond extract
4 cups (120 g) Rice Chex cereal
1½ cups (168 g) roasted salted pistachios
½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
½ cup (60 g) unsweetened almond protein powder (e.g. Bob’s Red Mill)
Instructions
- In a large microwave‑safe bowl, combine coconut oil, pistachio butter, and chocolate chips. If your pistachio butter is unsalted, stir in a generous pinch of salt.
- Microwave in 30‑second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in almond extract.
- Gently fold in the Rice Chex cereal and roasted pistachios until well coated.
- Stir in the powdered sugar and almond protein powder—start with ½ cup each—tossing to coat evenly. Taste and add more powdered sugar if desired.
- Transfer the mixture to the freezer for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use gluten-free Rice Chex to make it gluten-free.
- Freezing enhances crispness and flavor—serve straight from freezer.
- Do not substitute almond flour for protein powder—it won’t coat properly.
- Can substitute pistachio butter with almond or peanut butter, though flavor will vary.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
