Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Roll-Ups– Low-Carb, High-Protein Snack or Appetizer

This Healthy Christmas Puppy Chow is a lighter, sugar-free twist on the classic holiday snack. Crispy, chocolatey, and perfectly coated — but without the heavy calories, corn syrup, or powdered sugar found in the traditional version. It's the perfect low-calorie festive treat for Christmas parties, gifting, or holiday movie nights.

This recipe uses zero added sugar, low-calorie chocolate, and a dusting of powdered erythritol instead of powdered sugar. It fits beautifully into a healthy lifestyle, helping you enjoy the holiday flavors without overdoing it — exactly what organizations like the NHS, WHO, and Heart & Stroke Foundation recommend for reducing added sugars during the holiday season.

Healthy Puppy Chow Nutrition Snapshot
➡️ Calories per serving (½ cup): 130–150 kcal
➡️ Added sugar: 0 g (sugar-free version)
➡️ Protein option: +12g if adding whey powder
➡️ Perfect for: holiday snacking, Christmas parties, gifting

Ingredients (Healthy & Sugar-Free)

Ingredient	Amount	Calories
Chex Cereal (corn or rice)	4 cups	440 kcal
Sugar-free dark chocolate	½ cup (melted)	120 kcal
Powdered erythritol (Swerve)	¼ cup	0 kcal
Natural peanut butter (or PB2)	¼ cup	190 kcal
Vanilla extract	1 tsp	5 kcal
Optional: Vanilla whey protein	2 scoops	+120 kcal • +24g protein

Yield: 6 servings • Calories per serving: ~130–150 kcal (without whey)

How to Make Healthy Christmas Puppy Chow

1. Place the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
2. In a microwave-safe cup, melt the sugar-free dark chocolate and peanut butter.
3. Add vanilla extract and stir until smooth.
4. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently fold to coat evenly.
5. Add powdered erythritol (and whey protein if using) and shake until fully covered.
6. Spread the mix on parchment paper and cool for 10 minutes.
7. Add festive holiday colors: green/red sprinkles (sugar-free if available).

Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Perfect for gifting.

Regular Puppy Chow vs Healthy Christmas Version

Version	Calories (½ cup)	Sugar	Notes
Traditional Puppy Chow	430 kcal	38g sugar	Uses powdered sugar, butter, and full-fat chocolate
Healthy Christmas Puppy Chow	130–150 kcal	0g added sugar	Sugar-free chocolate + erythritol

Explore more healthy holiday recipes:
➡️ Healthy Drinks
➡️ Low-cal Appetizers
➡️ Occasions Recipes

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