This Muddy Buddies recipe combines crunchy rice cereal with rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, finished with a sweet powdered sugar coating. Quick, kid-friendly, and totally addictive—perfect for snack time, parties, or holiday treats!
9 cups rice cereal (like Rice Chex or Corn Chex)
1 cup chocolate chips (milk or dark chocolate)
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup powdered sugar
Optional: ¼ cup chocolate chunks (for garnish)
Prepare the cereal: Pour the rice cereal into a large mixing bowl.
Melt chocolate & peanut butter: In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter. Stir until smooth.
Coat cereal: Pour melted mixture over cereal and gently fold to coat evenly.
Add powdered sugar: Transfer coated cereal to a large zip-top bag, add powdered sugar, seal, and shake until fully coated.
Cool and garnish: Spread on a baking sheet to cool completely. Sprinkle with chocolate chunks if using. Enjoy!
Try adding pretzels, nuts, or mini marshmallows for extra crunch and variety. This recipe is easy to adapt for holidays with festive sprinkles or colored sugars. Stores well in an airtight container for up to a week.
Find it online: https://www.nutrientsrecipes.com/muddy-buddies-recipe/