This Easy Muddy Buddies Recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cool. The best part about this Muddy Buddy recipe is that kids can help with many of the steps. So get those kids in the kitchen, and let's make some easy snacks! Still hungry? Try some of these Snacks for Kids.
Muddy Buddies are made with a Chex like cereal with melted chocolate, peanut butter and powdered sugar. This recipe makes 9 servings of Muddy Buddies. For a fun twist on this classic recipe try our Fall Puppy Chow Recipe.
Easy Muddy Buddies Recipe
My daughter loved helping with the measuring of the ingredients and with stirring the melted chocolate.
When the chocolate mixture is fully melted, simply pour it over the cereal.
Then mix it all together.
When you are done stirring, it should look like this. My daughter figured out why they are called Muddy Buddies, "They look like they are covered in mud!"
The coated cereal goes in a large zippered bag. Now it's time for the super fun part - the shaking!
Place on a sheet of wax paper to cool and after 15 minutes you can enjoy your tasty treat! You can refrigerate the leftovers (if you have any) in an airtight container.
For portion control you can serve these in small ramekins or plastic bowls for the kids.
*Couple of warnings - please make sure the mixture is not too hot if you will have children helping you stir and shake the bag. Ours was slightly warm, but not hot. Double check your school's peanut policy before sending these in for a snack at school. We have been enjoying our Muddy Buddies as a snack at home.
FAQs For Puppy Chow
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4–5 days. They’re best stored in a cool, dry spot.
Yes! While Chex is the classic choice, Crispix or other similar cereals work too - just make sure they hold up to mixing.
Definitely. Make them a day or two in advance and store tightly sealed. Just wait to serve until closer to the event so they stay fresh and crunchy.
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Muddy Buddy Recipe
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Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups any flavor of Chex cereal
- ½ cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or regular
- ¼ Cup peanut butter
- ⅛ cup butter or margarine
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Pour cereal into a large bowl and set bowl aside.
- Add chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl and add peanut butter and butter.
- Put the bowl in the microwave and microwave for one minute. Add ½ teaspoon of vanilla and microwave for 20 more seconds.
- Stir until smooth.
- Pour chocolate mixture of the cereal in large bowl.
- Mix together, making sure to coat all the cereal with the chocolate.
- Place the coated cereal into a large zippered bag and add ¾ cup of powdered sugar.
- Zip bag and shake to coat the cereal.
- Place on a sheet of wax paper to cool and after they will be ready in 15 minutes.
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