Pies and Plots

Writing Never Tasted So Sweet

  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Press
  • Contact
  • Books

Peanut Butter and Jelly Puppy Chow

May 10, 2013

Share
Pin
Tweet
Email
Print
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

Peanut Butter and Jelly Puppy Chow

Hi.  I’m Laura, and I’m a nail polish addict.  You might have noticed my nail polish in the occasional photo here on the blog or more frequently if you follow me on Twitter or Pinterest.  My nails are always done.  I do them myself every Friday night.  I mentioned before that I’ve never had a professional manicure or pedicure.  That’s partly because I want to control the process and partly because I love doing it myself.  Plus, even if a bottle costs $20, I know I’m going to get three or four manicures out of it when one professional manicure would cost at least $20.

Painting my nails is so relaxing and choosing a color a way of expressing myself.  Feeling down? Black it is.  Waiting for spring?  How about orange?  Celebrating Christmas?  Let’s go green.  Sometimes I even do an accent nail, ombre, or a twist on a French manicure.

Nail Polish

The bottles currently open and in rotation on my nails.

Nail Polish

I typically have 15-20 bottles open at a time.  I try to keep all different colors open, along with my life and nail saving top and base coat: Deborah Lippmann’s Hard Rock.  I have tried every base and top coat out there and none can even compare to Hard Rock.  I can’t tell you how many bottles I’ve gone through.

But here’s the thing.  When new nail polish collections come out and I see colors I like, I have to buy them.  I allow myself pretty much all the new nail polish I want.  And I have a drawer full of it as a result.  Probably more than I could use in my lifetime, particularly since it’s only a matter of time until I buy more.

Nail Polish

The many boxes of nail polish waiting to be used.

Nail Polish

But on days when I’m just at home baking and exercising, it makes me feel pretty, and on days I’m down in the dumps, it makes me feel happy.  And sometimes when it chips, it makes me want to scream.  But really, for me nail polish is a simple pleasure that makes life a whole lot better.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Puppy Chow

Peanut Butter and Jelly Puppy Chow

You know what else makes life better?  Peanut Butter and Jelly Puppy Chow.  That’s right, a new version of puppy chow that’s as addictive as ever.  It only seemed natural to turn peanut butter and jelly into puppy chow.  The only problem is something with a lot of water like jelly tends to make puppy chow soggy and trust me, there’s nothing worse than soggy puppy chow.  So after stirring the cereal into the melty peanut butter, it’s coated in a mixture of confectioners’ sugar and crushed Cap’n Crunch Oops All Berries.  The berry cereal lends that jelly flavor without adding moisture and blends seamlessly into the puppy chow, giving that classic peanut butter and jelly flavor.  Now excuse me while I go look for nail polish colors to match the Oops All Berries!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Puppy Chow

Print

clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Peanut Butter and Jelly Puppy Chow


★★★★★

4.8 from 4 reviews

  • Total Time: 11 minutes
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup white baking chips or peanut butter chips (either will work great)
  • 5–6 cups Corn Chex
  • 3–4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1–2 cups Cap’n Crunch Oops All Berries

Instructions

  1. In a large microwave safe bowl, melt peanut butter and chips in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until fully melted.
  2. Add the Chex. Start with 3 cups and stir. Continue adding cereal in ½ cup increments until there is not too much peanut butter mixture in the bottom of the bowl. I like mine to still be a little gooey.
  3. Place the Cap’n Crunch in a zipper bag. Seal the bag tightly. Using the back of a spoon or a rolling pin, crush the cereal so that most of it is ground into a powder. A few bigger pieces are okay. Add the confectioners’ sugar to the bag and shake until combined. Pour the cereal and sugar mixture over the Chex coated with peanut butter and stir until all the pieces are fully coated. If the coating is not thick enough, add more confectioners’ sugar to the bowl, no need to combine it with more Cap’n Crunch. May be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @piesandplots on Instagram

Filed Under: No Bake, Nut Butter, Snack Tagged With: Cereal, Chex, Easy, Jelly, Nail Polish, No Bake, Peanut Butter, Puppy Chow, Snack

« Homemade Nutella
Lemon Meringue Pie #SundaySupper »

Comments

  1. Katy @ Katy's Kitchen says

    May 10, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    Still haven’t tried puppy chow but its so on my list! Holy moly that’s a ton of nail polish. Would love to see a pic of some ombre nails but don’t have instagram 🙁 I like the little colourful flecks on that puppy chow!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      May 12, 2013 at 11:44 am

      If you have an iPhone or Droid it’s really easy to get Instagram and it’s a lot of fun.

      Reply
  2. Miss Messy says

    May 11, 2013 at 6:10 am

    I totally agree with the nail varnish! This looks yummy. I’ve never made puppy chow but its on my to make list 🙂

    Reply
  3. Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says

    May 11, 2013 at 10:59 am

    Wow – that’s a lot of nail polish!! 🙂 This looks so yummy!

    Reply
  4. mookies says

    May 11, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    Sounds amazing. I do not know this kind of sweets but would definitely like to try them.

    Reply
  5. Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says

    May 11, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    Oh nail polish. My sister has nail polish racks- like they do in the salon. You guys would get along just dandy! But I think we should still be friends and stuff our faces with this puppy chow! YUMMMO

    Reply
  6. Liz says

    May 11, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    Maybe I need to try something besides a French manicure…your colors look so fun! And this puppy chow must be addicting! YUM!

    Reply
  7. carol says

    May 11, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    The nail colors are fabulous and so is the taste of the new puppy chow! The title will entice you but the ingredients will fool you. Great idea, have fun with the manicures!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Laura says

      May 12, 2013 at 11:43 am

      Yeah, I love that the ingredients give you that classic pbj flavor, but you’d never guess what they are. Thanks, Carol!

      Reply
  8. Amy Tong says

    May 12, 2013 at 3:08 am

    Wow, you really have a nice collection of nail polish. I once very into nail polish and buy whatever color I see coming out and matched my skin tone. But not as many as you have though. I’m envy! 🙂 Now that I cook and bake a lot…and have kids (mainly because of the kids), I hardly find time to color my nails. As you say, the professional ones are just expensive. Seeing your collection made me want to color my nails right the way.

    I’ve tried many brands of top/base coat before and haven’t found one that I like. I think I’ll have to get myself a bottle of Deborah Lippmann’s Hard Rock! Thanks for recommending. And can’t wait to try your PB and J puppy chow!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      May 12, 2013 at 11:42 am

      I buy all the colors I love that go with my skin. They’re just too pretty to resist. I have tried all the top/base coats and Hard Rock is for sure the best. Thanks, Amy!

      Reply
  9. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    May 13, 2013 at 5:59 am

    I have a PB puppy chow recipe in my cookbook but it doesnt use jelly…I LOVE that yours does! This sounds irresistible!

    Reply
    • Averie @ Averie Cooks says

      May 13, 2013 at 6:00 am

      Well ‘jelly’ crunchberries….I mean. So creative!

      Reply
    • Laura says

      May 13, 2013 at 3:54 pm

      My all time favorite puppy chow is my Triple Peanut Butter version. I crave it all the time.

      Reply
  10. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    May 13, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    Hello, Laura. It’s nice to meet a fellow nail polish addict. And here I thought I was the only weirdo with a nail polish obsession. I basically own the entire lot of O.P.I. I play a little game called Name That Polish… Only I’m usually the only one playing 🙂 If someone is wearing a color that I know, I blurt it out. I can’t help it! As a result of my weirdness, I get some funny looks. Oh well. We should seriously get together and talk polish, and I can’t wait to try that top coat.

    This puppy chow looks so good. I love that combo!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      May 13, 2013 at 3:51 pm

      We totally need to bond over our nail polish obsession. There aren’t enough of us nail polish addicts out there 😉

      Reply
  11. Lendon says

    May 13, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    Wow that looks great! Can’t believe I missed this one… 🙁

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  12. Brooke Schweers says

    May 13, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    Yum what a great twist to a generic breakfast cereal!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  13. BusyWorkingMama says

    May 14, 2013 at 9:24 am

    Holy nail polish! Now you’ve made me feel less guilty about the 20 or so bottles I have around the house. My vice is lip products. I have no less than 10 in my purse most of the time!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      May 14, 2013 at 2:56 pm

      I am planning to do a separate post about my love of makeup. Lips, eyes, face, I am also super obsessed with makeup!

      Reply
  14. Jeff says

    May 19, 2013 at 9:53 am

    Another way to use Corn Chex. This time with crunch beries. Very goood.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  15. Debbie Eccard says

    May 24, 2013 at 10:49 am

    Cute! OMG! You have nail polish out the Kazoo!! But your nails do always look beautiful…. After this yard work, I will relax and do mine, probably Sunday night before my party on Monday and my birthday dinner on Tuesday. They, however, will never look as nice as yours. Hugs, Debbiee

    Reply
    • Laura says

      May 24, 2013 at 11:57 am

      You should put on an extra special color for your birthday! Wish I could share one of mine with you 🙂 Happy early birthday!

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Apricot Sorbet | Pies and Plots says:
    May 24, 2013 at 9:56 am

    […] has a serious problem.  Like a big problem.  Kinda like my nail polish problem.  Once the weather gets nice and plants appear in the stores he cannot. Stop.  Buying.  Them.  […]

    Reply
  2. Deborah Lippmann Hard Rock Nail Polish | Pies and Plots says:
    August 9, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    […] already told you all about my nail polish obsession, but for this week’s Fashion Friday, I wanted to spotlight my absolute favorite nail product, […]

    Reply
  3. Caramel Apple Bundt Cake | Pies and Plots says:
    December 1, 2013 at 6:01 am

    […] obsessed with some things both in and out of the culinary world.  I’ve already told you about my nail polish obsession.  It’s kind of my favorite thing on Earth.  My collection continues to grow too.  I’m […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating ★ 5 Stars ☆ ★ 4 Stars ☆ ★ 3 Stars ☆ ★ 2 Stars ☆ ★ 1 Star ☆

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Welcome to Pies and Plots. I’m Laura Dembowski, writer, baker, and fashionista sharing recipes, reviews, and tips to inspire you to enjoy life both inside and outside the kitchen.
…Read More

The Latest

Categories

piesandplots

Fashion 👡 👗Florida ☀️🌴 Fiction 🖋📚 Food 🎂🥩
#ootdshare #floridavibes #amwriting #bakersofinstagram

Laura Dembowski
So many things to be thankful for today and everyd So many things to be thankful for today and everyday 🧡  Thanksgiving will always be my reminder to be grateful for my move to Florida 🌴  Three Thankgivings ago I got on an airplane and never looked back. I'm so lucky I get to call this magical place home and share it with people I love and care about 💛 

#thanksgiving #grateful #thankful #happygirl #luckygirl #floridavibes #floridagirl #floridaholiday #floridathanksgiving #orlandoinfluencer #orlandoflorida #orlando #thecitybeautiful #resortlife #vacayvibes #strikeapose #model #blondehairdontcare #floridafall #winterpark #winterparkfl #ootdshare #styleblogger #stylish #fashionista #familytime #dressup #floridalife #livinginparadise #isthisreallife
In my celebration era since it's Mom's birthday 🎂 🎉 🍾  Karma is this one of a kind smart, strong, kind woman being the one I can count all day every day 💪 I hope today and all the days are awesome for you, Mom 💖 My days are better with you as a part of them 🌟

#ootdshare #fashionblogger #fashionistas #likemotherlikedaughter #momsofinstagram #momsarethebest #momsaresuperheroes #happybirthday #happybirthdaymom #lookgoodfeelgood #celebrate #happygirl #luckygirl #blondehairdontcare #floralprint #winterparkfl #floridagirl #floridavibes #familyphotography #familytime #strikeapose #model #styleblogger #redlipclassic #waldorfastoria #waldorforlando #winterpark #ageisjustanumber #momboss
Dirty Chai Banana Bread is my all-time favorite ba Dirty Chai Banana Bread is my all-time favorite banana recipe 💛

It's easy to make, is super comforting (especially during this dreary Orlando weather), and it screams Thanksgiving breakfast 🍂

The recipe is on the blog as always 🍌

#ontheblog #linkinprofile #comfortfood #grainfree #glutenfree #bananabread #bananabreadrecipe #bananarecipes #dirtychai #sugarspiceandeverythingnice #butfirstcoffee #f52grams #todayfood #yahoofood #buzzfeedfood #huffposttaste #bonappetit #imsomartha #bakefeed #thanksgivingrecipe #thanksgivingbreakfast #fallrecipe #paleobreakfast #paleorecipe #eatrealfood #eatdessertfirst #bakersofig #bakersgonnabake #breakfastofchampions
All the fall and Thanksgiving vibes with these But All the fall and Thanksgiving vibes with these Butter Tart Bars 🍁🍂🍁

This recipe adapted from @mary_berg3 is on the blog ❤️

#ontheblog #linkinprofile #ambaking #bakersofig #fallbaking #fallvibes #thanksgivingvibes #thanksgivingrecipe #thanksgivingdessert #falldessert #raisins #pecans #imsomartha #buzzfeedfood #huffposttaste #thekitchn #comfortfood #gooeydessert #cookiebar #eatrealfood #paleodessert #paleorecipe #grainfree #glutenfree #eatdessertfirst #buttertart #buttertartbars #maplesyrup #todayfood
Since it's November I can post all the holiday pho Since it's November I can post all the holiday photos and start dreaming about spending as much of the season as humanly possible at the Ritz right??? 🎄✨🎄

#ontheblog #linkinprofile #ootdshare #lookgoodfeelgood #fashionista #fashionstyle #styleblogger #christmasfashion #holidaydress #holidayfashion #christmasvibes #holidayvibes #rcmemories #ritzcarlton #ritzcarltonorlando #teddybeartea #teatime #afternoontea #strikeapose #model #blondehairdontcare #redlipclassic #partydress #fancydress #smokeyeyes #gingerbreadhouse #floridachristmas #floridaholidays #orlandoinfluencer
Still can't believe I got to meet Bryan Cranston a Still can't believe I got to meet Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul last night!  I'm a huge fan of both of them after watching Breaking Bad, and I love Dos Hombres mezcal 🍹  They are super nice guys and took their time chatting and taking photos with everyone there. I'm so thrilled I got to attend this event and that it was at the Waldorf, one of my favorite places 🌴💚 The signed and engraved bottle is a fabulous keepsake from an unforgettable evening ✨️

#breakingbad #doshombres #doshombresmezcal #bryancranston #aaronpaul #cheersyall #mezcallovers #waldorforlando #waldorfastoria #orlandoflorida #orlando #orlandoinfluencer #thecitybeautiful #takemeback #bestnightever #likemotherlikedaughter #nightout #lookgoodfeelgood #blondehairdontcare #ootdshare #sequindress #partydress #happygirl #luckygirl #isthisreallife #floridagirl #resortlife #memories #strikeapose
Load More... Follow on Instagram
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2025 · Pies and Plots · Web Design by Viva la Violet