Recipe: Hot Cocoa Reindeer Chow (Vegan)

Whether you’re in need of a last-minute holiday gift or just want something to munch on all to yourself, our Vegan Hot Cocoa Reindeer Chow is hard for anyone to resist! We partnered with Earth Balance to create our fast and easy version of beloved ‘puppy chow’. The best part? It’s dairy-free and vegan!

What a Great Snack!

Our Reindeer Chow recipe is taken from the idea of the classic puppy-chow-for-people recipe. But we made some key changes so it is not a vegan and dairy-free snack. It’s super easy to make and quick too. Once you make it you’ll see how easy it is and how fast it disappears! Even a double batch will be gone in a short time. If your house is like ours, it probably won’t even stick around for 24 hours.

Your family is going to love this snack, but it’s also a great choice for all those Christmas and holiday parties. It’ll only take you a few minutes to whip up a batch. It’s likely to be the favorite snack there! You’ll have a real crowd-pleaser with very little work and no one will know that you took the easy route.

Not only is Vegan Hot Cocoa Reindeer Chow a holiday party and family favorite, but it also makes a great edible gift. A few mason jars, some ribbon and tags, and ta-da! You’ve got the perfect hand-made gift for all your holiday parties. It’s especially great for those holiday cookie swap parties.

To make gifting even easier, we created a printable round label that you can download to include around your mason jars. Let the crafts and festivities begin!

Vegan Hot Cocoa Reindeer Chow Ingredients:

• 9 cups of rice square cereal
• 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup Earth Balance Creamy Peanut Butter
• 1/4 cup Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Spread
• 1/2 cup Coconut Cloud Vegan Hot Cocoa mix
• 1-2 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 10-ounce bag of Dandies Vegan Marshmallows

Instructions for Making Reindeer Chow:

1. Measure cereal in a large bowl and set aside.
2. Microwave the vegan chocolate chips, peanut butter and vegan butter for one minute on high. Stir and then heat for another 30 seconds until smooth. Remove from microwave and add vanilla.
3. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal, stirring until coated.
4. Pour coated cereal into a large Ziplock bag. Add powdered sugar and hot cocoa mix and shake to evenly coat. Add marshmallows and enjoy!