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    Home » Dessert » Muddy Buddies

    Muddy Buddies

    Published: Jan 14, 2020 · Modified: Jan 8, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Nothing beats this crunchy and sweet classic recipe. These Muddy Buddies are so simple to make a snack you can't get enough of. 

    Muddy Buddies in a white bowl and black napkin

    I have to really limit myself on when I can make this Muddy buddy recipe. It's so addicting I could eat the entire batch. I love making it for friends, parties, and movie nights. And we never end up with leftovers. 

    What is Muddy Buddies:

    Growing up we always called this recipe muddy buddies but I have also heard it called puppy chow, monkey munch, and around Christmas time reindeer chow. No matter what you call it though this recipe is simple to make a favorite of mine.

    How to make Muddy Buddies:

    Step one: Start by placing your cereal in a large mixing bowl. Then prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    cereal in a mixing bowl

    Step two: In a microwave-safe bowl melt semi-sweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Heat for 30 seconds at a time mixing in between until melted and smooth.

    • Tip: If you don't want to use a microwave you can melt all of this in a saucepan on the stove top. 

    melted chocolate in a clear bowl

    Step three: Pour melted chocolate over cereal and toss to coat.

    • Tip: Make sure to mix gently to you don't crush your cereal.

    chocolate covered cereal in a mixing bowl

    Step four: Add in powdered sugar and again gently mix to coat. Place in your prepared baking sheet to dry.

    FAQ

    • What is Puppy Chow? Puppy Chow is also known as muddy buddies or monkey munch is a cereal snack coated in chocolate and toss in powdered sugar.
    • Is Puppy Chow gluten-free? This would depend on the ingredients you use. If you need this to be gluten-free make sure to buy corn check cereal. Also double-check all other ingredients to make sure they are made gluten-free. Ingredients can vary from brand to brand.
    • Do I need to refrigerate this recipe? These muddy buddies can be store at room temperature for 2-3 days. If you want to keep it long store it in an air-tight container in the fridge.

    Muddy Buddies in a bowl and on a baking sheet

    Muddy Buddy Recipes:

    Try these other muddy buddy recipes.

    • Muddy Buddy Cookies
    • Andes Mint Muddy Buddies
    • Pumpkin Spice Muddy Buddies
    • S'mores Muddy Buddies

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    Muddy Buddies in a white bowl and black napkin

    Muddy Buddies

    Jennie Duncan
    Nothing beats this crunchy and sweet classic recipe. These Muddy Buddies are so simple to make a snack you can't get enough of. 
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 2 mins
    Total Time 17 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 350 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 cups Chex cereal
    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
    • ¼ cup unsalted butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Place cereal in a large mixing bowl. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a microwave-safe bowl melt semi-sweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Heat for 30 seconds at a time mixing in between until melted and smooth.
    • Pour melted chocolate over cereal and toss to coat. Gently mix to coat.
    • Add in powdered sugar and again gently mix to coat. Place in your prepared baking sheet to dry.

    Notes

    • What is Puppy Chow? Puppy Chow is also known as muddy buddies or monkey munch is a cereal snack coated in chocolate and toss in powdered sugar.
    • Is Puppy Chow gluten-free? This would depend on the ingredients you use. If you need this to be gluten-free make sure to buy corn check cereal. Also double-check all other ingredients to make sure they are made gluten-free. Ingredients can vary from brand to brand.
    • Do I need to refrigerate this recipe? These muddy buddies can be store at room temperature for 2-3 days. If you want to keep it long store it in an air-tight container in the fridge.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 228mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 6gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 456IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 11mg
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