Muddy Buddy Recipe {Puppy Chow}

Muddy Buddies, or maybe you know it as Puppy Chow is a simple no bake dessert that consists of Chex Cereal, peanut butter, chocolate and powdered sugar. Made in 5 minutes or less, this goes down as one of the fastest desserts of all time!

What is the difference between Muddy Buddies and Puppy Chow?

Muddy Buddies are an easy to make recipe that goes by many names including puppy chow. There isn’t any difference, I have found that it really depends on where you live for what you may call it! 

If you’re a fan of peanut and chocolate, these muddy buddies may just be right up your alley. This puppy chow combines the flavors of a peanut butter cup and the solid crunch of a cereal piece with the delicious sweetness of powdered sugar that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Make a big batch for a party in no time flat or make a batch for yourself. (I won’t judge. 😉 )

How can I make Muddy Buddies for a Holiday?

What makes this chow even better is how incredibly easy it is to adapt it to different events or holidays. Adding in a few pretzels, or Chex mix can turn it into a more savory snack while adding in red and green M&M’s can turn it into reindeer chow. Switch milk chocolate with white chocolate and add in some pastel-colored chocolate candies and you have an Easter-ready snack in a bowl. With small additions and changes, you can adapt this recipe for any situation!  

What’s in Muddy Buddies?

• Rice Chex cereal
• Powdered sugar
• Milk chocolate chips
• Creamy peanut butter
• Butter

Find the exact measurements in the recipe card below. Remember that this recipe is easily doubled if you need even MORE!!

How to Make Muddy Buddy Recipe

In a large bowl, measure out your Chex cereal and then set it aside.

In a large gallon-sized Ziploc bag, add the powdered sugar, and then set it aside.

In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, add your chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave for a total of 1 minute, stirring at 30 seconds and again once done to make sure that it’s smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture into the bowl with the cereal and stir until the cereal is evenly coated.

Add the covered cereal to the bag with powdered sugar. Zip the top tightly and shake until the cereal is completely covered with powdered sugar. Pour the cereal onto a large cookie sheet to dry.

How long will puppy chow last?

If you store it in an airtight container on the counter, you can expect it to last up to 4 days, although the older it gets, the staler it may become. 

You can extend the life expectancy of this puppy chow by a few days by placing it in the fridge, where it could survive up to 1 week. You can also choose to freeze it for longer storage.

How long can you freeze puppy chow?

You can freeze puppy chow for up to 3 months in the freezer. Just make sure that the cereal is completely dried before putting it in the freezer bags as you don’t want it to all form together into one giant clump.

Thaw at room temp and enjoy it!

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