This allergy friendly Healthier SunButterPuppy Chow with Cinnamon is peanut free / nut free and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. With far less sugar than traditional Puppy Chow (or Muddy Buddies, as some call it), this snack is a wonderful nut free mix of protein, fat, fiber, and carbs – it’s even vegan and top 8 allergen free! It’s fun to eat, and keeps my active toddler happy in between meals.
For the vegan/Top 8 Free version, be sure to use DF butter substitute and GF certified oats for celiac or a wheat allergy.
For a sweeter SunButter Chex treat, check out my Cinnamon SunButter Puppy Chow, pictured below!
The SunButter (sunflower seed butter) offers healthy fats and protein, while the oat flour offers additional fiber. This chocolate-free version is prepped in one bowl, and is topped with confectioners sugar. You won’t even miss the chocolate!
I was looking for a filling snack for my little guy that consisted of more than just sugar and grains. This SunButter Puppy Chow really fit the bill! It’s less sweet than the traditional recipe, and is the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and crunchy.
This Healthier SunButter Puppy Chow is:
- Egg free
- Dairy free (use DF margarine)
- Wheat Free / Gluten Free
- Peanut free
- Tree nut free
- Soy Free
- Fish and Shellfish Free
- Vegan
This recipe is for a smaller batch (makes about 3 cups total), but you can easily double it to make a larger batch.
Healthier Cinnamon SunButter Puppy Chow (Vegan, Top 8 Free)
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup SunButter
- 1 Tablespoon butter (or DF butter substitute for vegan/Top 8 Free option)
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup oats
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (plus more for topping, optional)
- 2 – 2 ¼ cups Chex cereal
Instructions
- Place oats and in food processor and pulse until fine. Stir or whisk in cinnamon and 2 Tbsp powdered sugar and set aside.
- Microwave SunButter, butter (or DF butter), maple syrup, and vanilla in glass bowl for 20-30 seconds or until SunButter and butter are soft. Stir to mix.
- Add Chex to SunButter mix and stir until well coated.
- Add half of the oat flour mix, and gently stir. Add second half and stir until coated, separating any large chunks.
- Add remaining powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring to coat in between.
- Gently pour out onto wax paper to cool, separating any remaining large clumps. Dust with additional powdered sugar, if desired. Once cooled, store in an air tight container.
I am very excited to try this recipe. Thank you for sharing it. The only thing is, you may want to change your heading or the ingredients because right now, this is listed as dairy-free. It is not truly that unless you use dairy-free butter. My child has severe food allergies, and I’d hate for a loved one to see this recipe and think they are creating something safe that’s not.
Hi Carolyn! Thank you so much for pointing that out. I usually clarify in the recipe, but it did appear unclear in this one. I updated both the recipe and the blog post text to reflect that DF butter substitute must be used for a truly DF option. I’m also a parent of a child with multiple food allergies, and I’d hate for any confusion on my recipes to cause a reaction! I hope you enjoy. 🙂