Best 4 Muddy Buddies I Recipes
Muddy buddies, also known as puppy chow or monkey munch, are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. This sweet and crunchy treat is made with a combination of Chex cereal, peanut butter, chocolate, and powdered sugar, and can be customized with a variety of different toppings and mix-ins. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a festive treat for a party, muddy buddies are sure to be a hit. In this article, we will explore the best recipes for making muddy buddies, providing helpful tips and tricks to ensure that your muddy buddies turn out perfect every time.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CHEX® MUDDY BUDDIES®
Another popular name for this favorite mix is puppy food. Chow down; it's doggone good!
Provided by Chex
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Chex® Party Mix
Time 15m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
- In 1-quart microwaveable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
- Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 192.2 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
MUDDY BUDDIES
I can't think of a more popular party snack than Muddy Buddies (Puppy Chow), made with Chex cereal coated in a chocolate, peanut butter and powdered powdered sugar.
Provided by Lauren Allen
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Measure cereal into a large bowl. Set aside. Divide powdered sugar between two ziplock bags, adding 1 cup to each bag.* Set aside.
- In a saucepan add chocolate chips, butter, and peanut butter (and salt, if using unsalted butter) and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until melted and smooth. (Don't over-heat it--just warm it until melted and smooth.)
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour over the prepared cereal in the bowl and stir to coat evenly. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Divide coated cereal between the two ziplock bags with powdered sugar, seal the bag and shake to coat the cereal.
- Muddy buddies will stay fresh for up to 1 week stored in an air-tight container at room temperature or can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720 kcal, Carbohydrate 103 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 518 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 50 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MUDDY BUDDIES I
Modified recipe from the box of Crispix cereal. I can't go visit my nieces and nephews without bringing Muddy Buddies with me.
Provided by Caryn
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 12m
Yield 12 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Measure out the Crispix cereal in a very large bowl (one in which you can toss the cereal to evenly coat with the chocolate/peanut butter mixture).
- Melt the chocolate chips in either a double boiler or the microwave.
- Add the peanut butter; stir well.
- Pour the chocolate/peanut butter mixture over the Crispix cereal.
- Toss the cereal with the chocolate/peanut butter mixture until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Using a gallon size freezer bag, put about 1/3 of the box of confectioners sugar in the bottom.
- Add half the cereal mixture and toss in the bag until evenly coated with confectioner's sugar.
- Add the remainder of the cereal and top with another 1/3 of the box of confectioners sugar.
- Toss until all the cereal is white in color (for the most part); add more confectioners sugar as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.2, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 6.1, Sodium 224.7, Carbohydrate 76.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 55.9, Protein 5.3
LOVER MUDDY BUDDIES RECIPE
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour cereal into large bowl; set aside.
- In 1-quart, microwave-safe bowl combine white chocolate chips, peanut butter and margarine.
- Microwave at 100-percent power for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until smooth, stirring after 1 minute. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour white chocolate sauce slowly over cereal, stirring to coat evenly.
- Pour cereal into large Ziploc bag.
- Add powdered sugar and secure; shake to coat well.
- Pour back into bowl and gently fold in the M&M's, Ju Ju hearts, and wafer cookie pieces.
- Spread on waxed paper to cool.
Tips for Making Perfect Muddy Buddies:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the muddy buddies will taste.
- Make sure the peanut butter is smooth and creamy. If it's too thick, it will be difficult to mix with the other ingredients.
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can use the cold water test to check if the chocolate is ready. Drop a small amount of chocolate into a bowl of cold water. If it hardens immediately, it's ready.
- Be careful not to overmix the chocolate and peanut butter mixture. Overmixing can cause the chocolate to become grainy.
- If you want to make muddy buddies with a different flavor, you can substitute the peanut butter for another type of nut butter, such as almond butter or cashew butter.
- You can also add other ingredients to the muddy buddies, such as chopped nuts, dried fruit, or candy sprinkles.
- Store muddy buddies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Conclusion:
Muddy buddies are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover chocolate and peanut butter. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a batch of muddy buddies that will be enjoyed by everyone.
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