One of the most difficult parts of any fitness journey is changing your mindset around food. Cutting certain foods out and incorporating new ones into your diet can be challenging for many people, and that's okay! Here at AstroFlav, we want to help you along your fitness journey by providing you with delicious (and healthy) recipes that will keep you dedicated to your fitness journey while allowing you to enjoy what you eat.
Who doesn't love a protein puppy chow recipe? Combined with pumpkin spice and now we're talking! Pumpkin Spice Protein Puppy Chow is on the Heathier You menu this week and are pumped to share this recipe! Packing in protein with our Cinna Crunch IsoMix, this recipe screams fall vibes. Keep scrolling for the recipe!
White chocolate chips: I used Lily's Stevia sweetened white chocolate chips, but you can also use regular.
Almond butter: Can be replaced with peanut butter. Almond butter is sweeter and compliments this recipe.
Pumpkin purée: Only 2 tablespoons to give the whole recipe pumpkin flavor.
Coconut oil: Helps melt the chocolate without burning and sticking to the bowl.
Chex cereal: I used rice Chex, but you can also use corn Chex or any other flavor.
AstroFlav Cinna Crunch IsoMix: Cinna Crunch goes perfect with pumpkin spice for this recipe.
Pumpkin pie spice: Can't have pumpkin pie without the spice!
Microwave safe bowl
Medium-large mixing bowl
Mixing spoon or spatula
Gallon plastic bag (optional)
You can add regular powdered sugar in addition to the protein powder; however, this recipe is less sugar without.
The melted chocolate and almond butter may not look like enough to cover the mixture; however, keep stirring and it will eventually coat all the cereal.
Don’t forget to let them cool completely before storing them. If you don’t they will become a soggy mess!
Storing them in a Ziploc bag or airtight container in the fridge will help them stay fresh and crunchy!
Puppy chow is freezer friendly and can be stored to enjoy later. If you choose to freeze it, don't freeze in a ziplock bag, but instead, a freezer-friendly container.
1 cup Lily's Stevia sweetened white chocolate chips
1/2 cup almond butter
2 TBS pumpkin puree
2 tsp coconut oil
6 cups Chex cereal
4 scoops AstroFlav Cinna Crunch protein powder
2 TBS pumpkin pie spice
In a microwave safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30 second intervals or until fully melted.
Add almond butter and pumpkin puree and stir until completely smooth and no chunks are present.
In a large bowl, add in Chex cereal. Pour chocolate and almond butter mixture on top and begin to stir.
Keep stirring until all of the cereal is coated.
In the same bowl (or plastic bag), scoop protein powder and pumpkin pie spice on top of the cereal. Stir until completely covered.
Add additional pumpkin pie spice and white chocolate chips on top for decoration and enjoy!
Substitutes:
Rice Chex: Can substitute with corn Chex or any flavor of Chex cereal.
Almond butter: Can substitute with peanut butter or cashew butter.
Cinna Crunch IsoMix: Vanilla IsoMix would taste just as yummy; you may have to add more pumpkin pie spice and add cinnamon.
White chocolate chips: Can sub for milk or semi-sweet. However, I am not sure if this will taste good with the pumpkin puree.
Nutrition:
Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
Nutrition per ~ 30 grams
Calories = 150kcal| Carbs: 19g|Protein: 5g|Fat: 6g
IsoMix's™ whey protein isolate comes in amazing flavors that will satisfy your inner child while helping you stay healthy without all the guilt!
Easy mixing in less than 60 seconds!
Out Of This World Flavor!
Minimal sugar & carbs!
An ideal protein for any low-carb diet!
PLUS...
Gives Your Body More Nutrition In Less Time Than It Takes To Order A Cup Of Coffee
Makes It Easy To Achieve All Your Goals Whether It's Losing, Maintaining, Or Gaining
Avoid The Cravings You Get For Unhealthy Treats
How To Make Progress Faster By Fueling Your Body With The Best Tasting Nutrition Available
You can use IsoMix to ignite your childhood nostalgia at any time of day. It’s a fantastic way to fuel your body, giving you the satisfaction & nutrition you deserve.
Quick and easy two step mixing!
Pour 8-10 oz of your preferred beverage.
Add 1 serving of IsoMix to your shaker cup. (Mixes great even with a spoon)
Quick and easy smoothie!
Add 1 serving of IsoMix to a blender filled with 8-10 oz of water, nonfat milk, or your favorite beverage.
Blend for 20-30 seconds.
Add 1 or 2 ice cubes and blend for another 30 seconds.
IsoMix's™ whey protein isolate comes in amazing flavors that will satisfy your inner child while helping you stay healthy without all the guilt!
Easy mixing in less than 60 seconds!
Out Of This World Flavor!
Minimal sugar & carbs!
An ideal protein for any low-carb diet!
PLUS...
Gives Your Body More Nutrition In Less Time Than It Takes To Order A Cup Of Coffee
Makes It Easy To Achieve All Your Goals Whether It's Losing, Maintaining, Or Gaining
Avoid The Cravings You Get For Unhealthy Treats
How To Make Progress Faster By Fueling Your Body With The Best Tasting Nutrition Available
You can use IsoMix to ignite your childhood nostalgia at any time of day. It’s a fantastic way to fuel your body, giving you the satisfaction & nutrition you deserve.
Quick and easy two step mixing!
Pour 8-10 oz of your preferred beverage.
Add 1 serving of IsoMix to your shaker cup. (Mixes great even with a spoon)
Quick and easy smoothie!
Add 1 serving of IsoMix to a blender filled with 8-10 oz of water, nonfat milk, or your favorite beverage.
Blend for 20-30 seconds.
Add 1 or 2 ice cubes and blend for another 30 seconds.
"MY FAVORITE PROTEIN POWDER!"
"This protein taste is unreal you can actually taste the peanut butter in it and it doesn't taste artificial" - Sidney B., AstroFlav Customer
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