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muddy buddy recipe, also known as puppy chow, spilling over a bowl

Easy Muddy Buddy Recipe (Puppy Chow)

Taylor Svetlichny
This easy muddy buddy recipe (a.k.a. puppy chow) comes together in minutes with just 4 ingredients. A quick, fun snack for holidays, parties, or lunchbox treats!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 279 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups rice or corn Chex cereal
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips or 1/2 cup melted homemade chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar or more to taste
  • Optional: 1/2 cup toasted pecans or other mix-ins

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, microwave peanut butter, chocolate chips, and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. You can also melt in a saucepan over low heat or in an oven-safe bowl in the oven.
    1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Stir in cereal and mix gently until evenly coated.
    4 cups rice or corn Chex cereal, Optional: 1/2 cup toasted pecans or other mix-ins
  • Transfer to a large zip-top bag, add powdered sugar, and shake until fully coated.
    3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Make sure to stir gently so the cereal holds its shape.
  • Add more powdered sugar if you want them extra sweet or less sticky.
  • Use a big bowl for mixing, as it helps prevent cereal from spilling over.
  • Homemade chocolate works beautifully in this recipe and adds a richer, more natural flavor.
  • A great make-ahead snack for parties, road trips, or lunchbox treats.
  • Try flavor variations like adding a dash of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla extract.
  • Can be stored in the fridge or freezer for longer shelf life.
  • For gifting, pack in cellophane bags or mason jars and tie with ribbon.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 71mgPotassium: 205mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword chex, chocolate, christmas treats, muddy buddies, muddy buddy, peanut butter, puppy chow, snacks, toddler approved, valentines, valentines day, valentines day treat
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