Muddy Buddies Recipe

Experience a deliciously crunchy, sweet treat featuring Rice Chex cereal enveloped in warm chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and delicately sweet powdered sugar. This irresistible party snack offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors that command attention with every bite. Perfect for celebrating and sharing an unforgettable moment, pure joy.

I love making Muddy Buddies because it’s a party snack that almost everyone enjoys. This Homemade Muddy Buddies Puppy Chow uses 9 cups Rice Chex cereal that gets perfectly coated with a mixture of melted semisweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter and 1/4 cup unsalted butter.

First I melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter together until smooth and then I stir in the cereal. Once its all mixed well I add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar to give it that sweet finish.

This recipe is often known among my friends as a Healthy Muddy Buddy Recipe but it is also similar to a Nutty Buddies Recipe Puppy Chow that you might see in a Check Mix Muddy Buddies feature. Its tasty and has a crunchy texture that gives you a mix of sweet and peanut buttery flavor while still being fun and easy to make.

Why I Like this Recipe

I really like this recipe because it’s super easy to make and it always turns out perfect even when I’m a bit distracted in the kitchen. The mix of rich chocolate, peanut butter, and that sweet powdered sugar makes every bite a yummy, crunchy explosion that totally satisfies my sweet tooth. I love how the cereal gets coated evenly, and it’s fun to watch everything come together even if it looks kinda messy at first. Plus, it’s the perfect party snack and lets me justify keeping most of it all for myself sometimes because it’s just too good to share.

Ingredients

• Crunchy Rice Chex cereal gives energy via carbs; it ain’t rich in fiber or protein.
• Semisweet chocolate chips bring sweetness, slight bitterness and antioxidants, yet they’re high in sugar.
• Creamy peanut butter adds extra protein and fats; be careful, its portions count extra calories.
• Unsalted butter add in creaminess and richness, complementing flavor while addin saturated fats.
• Powdered sugar helps coat treats evenly; it’s super sweet and fully refined.
• Together they strike a balance of crunch, creaminess, and a burst of sugary flavors.
• Each ingredient plays a role in achieving the perfect balance of flavor and crunch.
• This mix of ingredients create an irresistible treat that you can’t stop munchin.

Ingredient Quantities

• 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

How to Make this

1. Start by combining the chocolate chips, peanut butter and unsalted butter in a microwave safe bowl and heat on high in 30 second intervals, stirring between each until its all melted and mixed up.

2. Pour the Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl.

3. Now carefully drizzle that warm chocolate mixture over the cereal while gently stirring to coat all the pieces.

4. Sprinkle the powdered sugar over the coated cereal all at once; don’t worry if it looks like a mess.

5. Stir the mixture again until every piece of cereal is fully covered with that sweet powder.

6. Spread it out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to allow it to cool and become crunchy.

7. Let it sit for about 15-20 minutes before you serve so its set well.

8. Enjoy your party snack and share with friends if you want to, but probably best to keep it all to yourself if you’re like me!

Equipment Needed

1. Microwave
2. Microwave safe bowl
3. Large mixing bowl
4. Spoon or spatula
5. Baking sheet
6. Parchment paper

FAQ

Muddy Buddies Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• Rice Chex cereal – You can swap it with Rice Krispies or even corn Chex if you want a slightly different crunch and flavor.
• Semisweet chocolate chips – Try using dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bars if you dont have the chips handy.
• Creamy peanut butter – You can use crunchy peanut butter or almond butter for a different texture and flavor profile.
• Unsalted butter – In a pinch, salted butter or even coconut oil works fine, just adjust extra salt in the recipe.
• Powdered sugar – If you run out, blend granulated sugar in a food processor until its a fine powder to substitute.

Pro Tips

1. When microwaving the chocolate mixture, don’t overdo it. Watch it closely and stir it a few times even if you think it’s melted enough cuz microwaves can heat unevenly and burn parts of it.
2. Try adding the chocolate mixture slowly over the cereal and gently mix as you go. This helps keep the cereal from breaking up too much and makes sure every bit gets coated.
3. After you’ve spread the snack on the baking sheet, give it a little extra time to cool if you can wait. Letting it set completely makes it crunchier and tastes better the next time you munch on it.