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Nutella Muddy Buddies

This recipe for Muddy Buddies (also known as puppy chow) is made without peanut butter. Instead we're adding in everyone's favorite Hazelnut spread, Nutella! It's easy to make in just 10 minutes with only 6 ingredients!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 7 cups
Calories: 419 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup Nutella hazelnut spread
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 7 cups rice chex cereal
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Add the chocolate chips and butter to a medium mixing bowl. Place in the microwave for 2 minutes (using a 1000 watt microwave, see notes below if your microwave has a higher wattage).
  2. Remove from the microwave, stir, then microwave for an additional 30 seconds.
  3. Remove from the microwave and stir in the Nutella and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the Rice Chex cereal to a large bowl and pour the chocolate Nutella mixture on top. Toss to coat.
  5. Add the powdered sugar to the bowl and toss together until the cereal is fully coated in the sugar.

Notes

  • This recipe was made using a 1000 watt microwave. If your microwave has a stronger wattage, microwave the chocolate for 1 minute, then remove and stir. Add 30 seconds if it's not completely melted. Continue adding 30 seconds until the butter and chocolate chips are both melted.
  • Making it in a Ziplock bag: add the cereal to a gallon size plastic bag, then add the Nutella chocolate mixture, seal the bag and toss to coat. Add in the powdered sugar and shake the bag until all of the cereal is fully coated in the powdered sugar.
  • Sealed in an airtight container, muddy buddies can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days. After 5 days, you can put them in the refrigerator for another 5-7 days.
  • Muddy Buddies are naturally gluten free, without making any substitutions.
  • To make a half batch of this recipe, use 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons Nutella, 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract, 3 1/2 cups Rice Chex cereal and 3/4 cups powdered sugar. Follow the recipe instructions just the same as you would with a full batch.

Nutrition Information

Calories 419kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 308mg (13%) Potassium 112mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 43g (86%) Vitamin A 702mg (14%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 143mg (14%) Iron 10mg (56%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 419

% Daily Value*

Calories 419kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 308mg 13%
Potassium 112mg 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 43g 86%
Vitamin A 702mg 14%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 143mg 14%
Iron 10mg 56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.