Puppy chow, party mix, snack mix, Chex mix. Yes, please.
Whatever you want to call it, it just gets better with peanut butter and Nutella.
Who can say no to crunchy, salty-and-sweet mixes anyway.
Two trips ago to Aruba, I made these Cinnamon Sugar Chocolate Pretzels and over a year later, my husband was still talking it.
Back in Aruba, and not wanting to turn on my oven or devote more than 5 minutes to making something, I figured I could reinvent and enhance that recipe.
I didn’t know how I was going to one-up my own recipe that was such a hit with him, but figured that peanut butter, Nutella, and sprinkles would be a good start.
I was right. He likes this version even more. And I’m not complaining either.
It’s crazy addictive, and I recommend not making it unless you enjoy cardio. I keep the gallon-sized stash in the freezer both to hide it from ourselves, and because it tastes even better chilled. The snappy crunch factor of the pretzels is intensified.
I used checkerboard-style pretzels, which are the perfect holding cells, literally, for the melted peanut butter-chocolate Nutella mixture. It gets in every nook and cranny and clings so well.
The peanut butter and Nutella is a match made in tastebud heaven. But I’m partial because I think peanut butter and chocolate is the world’s most perfect flavor pairing.
The confectioners’ sugar soaks up the peanut butter-chocolate sauce so that it’s not a drippy hot mess, and balances the saltiness from the pretzels, peanut butter, and peanuts.
I tossed in honey roasted peanuts but if you’d like to omit, or use popcorn, Chex, a favorite cereal, or another nut, feel free. I love it when the nuts get stuck to the pretzels by way of the saucy peanut butter glue.
My husband said this would make a great football-watching snack. I think that’s a hint I should make it again.
I think it’s a great anytime snack. It’s buttery and rich, even though no butter is used.
It’s so fast and easy to make that it’s dangerous.
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Peanut Butter Nutella Pretzel and Peanut Snack Mix
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup Nutella
- about 3 1/2 to 4 cups checkerboard mini pretzels
- about 2 cups honey-roasted peanuts, or regular peanuts, or another favorite nut; or omit
- about 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- ½ heaping cup sprinkles, jimmies, optional
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter and Nutella in a large microwave-safe bowl, and heat to melt, about 1 minute on high power. Stir to combine. (I only use commercial peanut butter like Jif or Peter Pan and have not tried it with homemade peanut butter)
- Add the pretzels, peanuts, and stir to coat evenly.
- Add 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, and toss to coat evenly. Mix should be fairly dry. Add 1/2 cup additional sugar, or as needed, to dry it out.
- Add sprinkles, tossing well to distribute.
- Transfer mix to a one-gallon plastic ziptop bag or other airtight container. Serve immediately, or serve chilled. I prefer to store this mix the freezer. It will keep airtight at room temperature for weeks, or in the freezer for months. Recipe may be kept gluten-free by using gluten-free pretzels.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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What’s your favorite snack or party mix?
Isn’t it awesome when you make something and your husband just falls madly in love with it? Such a good feeling. I know I would shove a handful into my gob and ask for more. :-P
LOL – this was a handful after handful kind of snack :)
Nutella peanut butter and pretzels-oooooh yes. I’d like this.
I’m not one to mix up snack mixes really often, living alone, but I hear I make a nice buttery salty popcorn I enhance with oregano and nooch:)
popcorn I enhance with oregano and nooch <--- I eat popcorn and nooch almost nightly and that sounds so good!
Oh my goodness you made it with Nutella and pretzels. I kind of love you even more!
Knowing you, I have a feeling you’d LOVE this stuff :) We sure did!
Oh man… This looks like it could be dangerously addictive!!
Dangerously addictive is the tagline I used when I pinned it and submitted to the food sites…YES it sure is!
Isn’t it a perfect snack for a beer? :D
LOL yes :)
Holy Jesus Mary and Joseph. This takes the award for best version of puppy chow EVER. I mean…chocolate, nutella, peanut butter, sugar, SPRINKLES, AND with the sweet/salty combo? I die.
And seriously with the SPRINKLES?!?! Did you catch that part in my post today about how the world needs more sprinkles and I should make a new rule that sprinkles belong in all cookies?!? I’m not even surprised. Same day posting. Jesus.
Same day, I know. I caught that line and was like…no way. We are always on the same wavelength! LMK what your mom and the family says about them!
Girl, that sounds and looks downright divine! I love that you used the pretzels in place of Chex. I wouldn’t pay that much for cereal either. There is something so yummy about pretzels and Nutella…I usually just dip them. But I’m thinking I need a batch of pb Nutella pretzels now. I made Nutella popcorn before and the sweet and salty paired with the Nutella is so good!!! Pinning!!!
I think I remember seeing your Nutella popcorn. Yeah this takes it to new levels with the PB and Nutella and the salty/sweet. Crazy, ridic addictive!
Wow pretzels, peanut butter, and nutella, 3 of my favourite things to eat altogether at once! I could probably just eat the whole bowl in one sitting
I store it in the freezer so I can (kind of) forget it exists!
Oh, wow…this looks incredible! I’m always surprised at how amazingly well peanut butter and nutella compliment each other. Isn’t it great how the simplest recipes can sometimes be the most satisfying?
I’m always surprised at how amazingly well peanut butter and nutella compliment each other <-- I am no longer surprised and just try to use them as much as possible. Lol.
Oooh this looks dangerously delicious!!! I could keep the bowl all to myself. Is that selfish?
I’ve always had a soft spot for that crunchy, salty, sweet combo.
Hi Averie – I have a very important correction to your instructions. The sprinkles should be mandatory, not optional. :)
Exactly!
Mmm, I’m totally with you Averie – everything does get better with peanut butter and nutella! So yummy :)
you got that right!
LOVE this mix! PB and Nutella are awesome together and I bet it’s awesome with the salty pretzels! You’re right – great for football season :)
Or ANY season :)
Puppy chow with sprinkles and Nutella = HEAVEN ON EARTH!
This looks crazy good, Averie! I love snack mixes with pretzels and you totally did it with the sprinkles!
I really want your cheddar crackers! In my book, I made them with PB in the dough itself, as a binder, along with the butter and cheese. But I need to try just plain like you did. Can’t go wrong!