Muddy Buddies
Muddy Buddies (aka Puppy Chow) are the ultimate no-bake snack—quick, easy, and totally addictive!
Servings: 10 cups (see note 1)
Cost: $6.14
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 cups corn Chex cereal
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips milk or semisweet, I like Guittard or Ghirardelli
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
Optional Additions
- miniature M&M’s
- mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Measure cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
- In a separate large microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter, chocolate chips, butter, and salt. Microwave in bursts of 15 seconds, stirring between each burst for 15 seconds until the mixture is melted and smooth. Mix in vanilla. Pour over the cereal. Stir well until the cereal is evenly coated. Take care not to crush the cereal while stirring.
- Pour half the cereal mixture into a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag and pour half the powdered sugar over it. Seal and shake until the cereal is evenly coated. Repeat with the other half of the cereal and powdered sugar. Shake until all the cereal is well coated.
- Pour into a large bowl and enjoy! If desired, stir in a fun addition such as mini M&M’s or mini chocolate chips.
Video
Notes
Note 1: This recipe doubles well—and on the flip side, it can also be halved easily.
Nutrition Note: Nutritional information does not include optional add-ins.
Storage: Store leftover Muddy Buddies in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze and enjoy right out of the freezer!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 743IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 18mg