Pork Rind Puppy Chow
When I was a kid my sister taught me how to make Puppy Chow. It was a crispy snack made with peanut butter and chocolate. It was so good and really easy to make. I was pondering how to make a keto Puppy Chow and my Pork Rind Cereal has been such a hit, I thought I would try to make Pork Rind Puppy Chow!
This Pork Rind Puppy Chow is amazing! Personally, I do not like plain pork rinds, I find the flavor of most unappealing. However, the combination of peanut butter, butterscotch and chocolate make this keto treat irresistible!
I did a podcast with the Gold Metal Olympic athlete Ben Greenfield and he introduced me to this Butterscotch Toffee Stevia and I have been addicted ever since!
Most of you know that I grew up on cereal and skim milk which is a terrible way to increase blood sugar and cause metabolic syndrome. BUT if you use this keto puppy chow with a cup of unsweetened almond milk it not only tastes amazing it also will also keep your blood sugar stable and in a healthy range.
Pork Rind Puppy Chow
Ingredients
- 4 cups pork rinds broken into bite sized pieces
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter flavored coconut oil or butter if not dairy sensitive
- 4 tablespoons Natural Sweetener or 1/4 teaspoon butterscotch toffee stevia
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon butterscotch extract
OPTIONAL:
- Natural Sweetener for dusting
Instructions
- Place peanut butter and coconut oil in a small saucepan and heat over medium for 2 minutes until melted (or microwave for 45 seconds).
- Stir in sweetener and extract.
- Place pork rinds into 2 medium heat safe bowls and drizzle 1/2 the mixture over pork rinds. Toss to coat. Add the cocoa powder to the other 1/2 of the peanut butter mixture and stir well. Drizzle chocolate mixture over the other 1/2 of the pork rinds and toss to coat. Dust with Swerve Confectioners if desired.
- Place in the fridge to cool for 20-30 minutes.
Nutrition
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I completed the cleanse and lost 16.9 lbs!!
I procrastinated so hard on the before pics/measurements that I never ended up taking them and I totally regret that
However, all my clothes are fitting looser/more comfortably AND my torso/belly has slimmed out significantly, which is my FAVE thing about Keto because that is the area where I carry all my extra weight – and was the hardest to get rid of on any other way of eating I had tried in the past. I am over the moon with my results and will definitely be continuing my whole foods approach and sticking to the dairy free, as well!
PS – I also tried the much talked about Chocolate Pudding recipe (added some coconut whipped cream), and all I can say is WOW! So chocolatey, decadent and delicious. You would NEVER know the base is 10 hard boiled eggs! Lol #mindblown Thank you Maria Wojcik Emmerich for this book! It changed my life
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What does it net out to in terms of fat and carbs. I’m looking for something that is hand to mouth while I’m working and stressing. Right now there is a candy dish that is for the office that sits on my desk. Thanks.
I added it above.
Thanks so much Maria. Is a serving one cup?
Is that 7 carbs per serving?
Yes.
Love the new book. Thank you so much for all you do…you are an inspiration!!!
Maria, I just listened to the Ben Greenfield podcast a few days ago! Great job! I really enjoyed it. I was thinking about getting the butterscotch toffee stevia, too, so I think I will now to make your puppy chow for the kiddos. Also, just picked up your Keto Restaurant Favorites cookbook at Costco. I’m looking forward to making some new meals for my family. I appreciate the pictures you’ve include for each recipe, they’re beautiful, as well as the stories and tips you’ve added. Thanks!
Thank you!
A little confused about directions. Is the peanut butter mixture poured over both bowls of pork rinds then the 2nd half of mixture with cocoa poured over both bowls, stirred and then combined? Love idea of this, just want to get it right.
Yes, pour half over each. 🙂
The link for the butterscotch extract has this listed for ingredients… Ingredients
Water, propylene glycol, sugar, ethyl alcohol, xanthan gum, beet juice, Red 40, Blue 1, citric acid, polysorbate 80, natural and artificial flavoring. Gluten Free
Just checking as some ingredients are not very good & wondering if that is the right link for your recipe? Love butterscotch!! Is there anything butterscotch that would have “better” ingredients? Love all you share, recipes, info, etc!!
I prefer extracts with glycerine instead of propelyne glycol. But, unfortunately I haven’t found a butterscotch extract without propylene glycol. But this recipes uses a small amount so I think it it ok. 🙂
Ty! I know you always try to give the best options…just wanted to double check!!
I’m adding this for portable lunches next week. I don’t have butterscotch flavoring so I think I’ll try subbing caramel flavoring and will repot back. BTW — ordered your Restaurants book and it should arrive on Monday! Thanks a million to you and Craig for your wildly kind and generous hearts! ⭐️
Are any pork rinds ok or are there specific brands we should look for/avoid?
I would do plain with only salt added. 🙂
I’m confused about the peanut butter and peanut butter flour in another recipe I want to try…I thought we couldn’t have peanuts…
Depends on your goals. If weight loss is a goal we have most go nut free. But if it isn’t some nuts can be fine.
I love divinity fudge and was going to try to make it with swerve but what can I use for corn syrup?? help
You can try this:
http://amzn.to/2zRPHp7
OH my goodness! If my 3 year old granddaughter knew about puppy chow I would be making it right now just to keep the peace. She is crazy about pork rinds (she calls them crunchy things) but pork rinds with nut butter AND chocolate? She will be ecstatic.
Thanks!
Could you link to the pork rinds that you used please? Thank you.
For this recipe we like these: https://mariamindbodyhealth.com/plain-pork-rinds/