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    The Best Muddy Buddies

    Published: Dec 9, 2019 · Modified: Mar 5, 2020 by Anna 3 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Muddy Buddies, aka Puppy Chow, are a classic holiday treat everyone loves! No butter or peanut butter needed! 

    This Christmas snack is quick and easy to make, just like the Rolo Pretzel Bites and Christmas M&M Cookies.

    Muddy Buddies in a white bowl.

    Whether you call it Muddy Buddies or Puppy Chow, this chocolate cereal is a must for the holidays. My recipe does not use butter or peanut butter and makes perfect little bites. Melting chocolate with oil prevents it from clumping and makes it perfectly smooth. It will fill the cereal and prevent them from sticking together while coating with powdered sugar. This might not be the classic way to make this snack, but it is my favorite. It works every time!

    Ingredients

    • Chex cereal (I use corn, rice and wheat)
    • semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
    • vegetable, olive or coconut oil
    • powdered sugar

    How to make Muddy Buddies?

    • Start by placing the cereal in a large bowl.
    • Next, melt chocolate with oil. Stir until smooth.
    Step 1 of making Muddy Buddies.
    • Pour chocolate over cereal and stir gently to coat.
    Step 2 of making Muddy Buddies.
    • Place cereal in a large ziploc bag (if you are using a smaller bag, you can do it in batches).
    • Add powdered sugar to the bag, close and shake.
    • Repeat until all the cereal is coated with powdered sugar.
    • Serve or pack in gift bags.
    Step 3 of making Muddy Buddies aka Puppy Chow.

    Storing

    I recommend storing this snack in a container with a lid to prevent drying out. You can use a Tupperware or jar with lid, even a cookie jar will work.

    How long does it last?

    Muddy Buddies will be good for up to 2 weeks if stored in a container with a lid.

    Chex cereal mix in a bowl.

    More holiday snack recipes:

    • Sweet and Salty Caramel Popcorn Mix
    • Reindeer Chow
    • Rolo Pretzel Bites

    For more recipes like this one, feel free to browse our Holidays Category.

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    Muddy Buddies in a white bowl.

    The Best Muddy Buddies

    Author: Anna
    These Muddy Buddies, aka Puppy Chow, are a classic holiday treat everyone loves. No butter or peanut butter needed! 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 2 mins
    Total Time 12 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 238 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 6 cups Chex cereal see note
    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil see note
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt I used sea salt
    • 1 cup powdered sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Place cereal in a large mixing bowl.
    • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and oil. Microwave in 20-second intervals until the chocolate chips start to melt. Stir until smooth.
    • Add salt to chocolate and stir.
    • Pour chocolate over cereal and stir gently to coat.
    • Place cereal in a ziploc bag (if you are using a regular size bag, not sandwich and not the large size, you can do this in batches), add 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, close the bag and shake. Check to see if the cereal is coated evenly. Add more sugar if needed. Place cereal in a bowl and repeat with remaining cereal.

    Notes

    1. I use 2 cups of each: rice, corn and wheat cereal.
    2. You can use vegetable, canola, olive or coconut oil.
    3. Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 337IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 10mg
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    1. Katie says

      December 09, 2019 at 8:08 pm

      Muddy buddies are my FAVORITE. Need to try your recipe!

      Reply
    2. Jen says

      December 09, 2019 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! This stuff is seriously awesome! How does anyone NOT eat it all in one sitting? Love it!

      Reply
    3. wilhelmina says

      December 09, 2019 at 7:47 pm

      5 stars
      Muddy buddies are always a hit, this is a great recipe!

      Reply

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