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    Easy Muddy Buddies Recipe

    Published: Feb 8, 2016 · Modified: Jul 25, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Today's Muddy Buddies snack is easy to prepare. How easy? Prep time is 15 minutes and then cooling time is another 15 minutes. 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 lets make some Muddy Buddies! If your kids are still hungry try some of these Snacks for Kids.

    I can't believe how easy these muddy buddies were to make. My kids loved them. They are totally addicting and a great snack to have out at parties.

    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.

    Easy Muddy Buddies Recipe

    My daughter loved helping with the measuring of the ingredients and with stirring the melted chocolate.

    Child making Muddy Buddies

    When the chocolate mixture is fully melted, simply pour it over the cereal.

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    Then mix it all together.

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    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!"

    how to make muddy buddies

    The coated cereal goes in a large zippered bag. Now it's time for the super fun part - the shaking!

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    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.

    muddy buddies

    For portion control you can serve these in small ramekins or plastic bowls for the kids.

    Muddy Buddies - so easy to make with kids and oh so GOOD!

    *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.

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    muddy buddies

    Muddy Buddy Recipe

    I can't believe how easy these muddy buddies were to make. My kids loved them. They are totally yummy and a great snack to have out at parties.
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 9 servings
    Calories: 261kcal
    Author: Vicky

    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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    Nutrition

    Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 9.7mg
    Try this Recipe! Pin it for Later.Mention @vickycat or tag #messforless!

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