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Small Batch Muddy Buddies Recipe
This recipe for small batch Muddy Buddies (or puppy chow!) is deliciously fun and insanely addicting, so it might be a good idea to make just enough for a few servings rather than a whole batch! This popular recipe uses Rice Chex cereal that is coated in creamy peanut butter, melted chocolate, and a layer of powdered sugar for a perfect crunchy treat.
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 605 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups rice chex cereal
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Melt butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl for 60-90 seconds, stirring every 20-30 seconds until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add Chex cereal to the melted chocolate mixture, stirring gently with a rubber spatula to coat.
- Add powdered sugar and chocolate-covered Chex cereal mixture to a large ziplock bag. Seal it tight, then shake well until everything is evenly coated in powdered sugar.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
605kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
83g
(28%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
305mg
(13%)
Potassium
333mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
59g
(118%)
Vitamin A
565IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 605
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 605kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 59g | 118% |
| Vitamin A | 565IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.