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    St. Patrick's Day Muddy Buddies

    Published: Feb 27, 2019 · Modified: Mar 16, 2023 by Rhonda · Leave a Comment

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    St. Patrick's Day Muddy Buddies, also known as Puppy Chow, is one of those tasty recipes that the whole family can enjoy throughout the year!  Puppy chow is a fantastic snack to nosh on any time of the year. The only problem with making muddy buddies is that once you start noshing on a bowl of it, you can't stop.

    This St. Patrick's Day Muddy Buddies recipe is full of creamy peanut butter, chocolate, rice cereal, powdered sugar and M&Ms!  It's pure deliciousness! 

    Puppy Chow is made by pouring melted butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips into Chex Mix cereal and then adding powdered sugar. It’s perfectly salty, sweet, and crunchy!

    If you love making this delicious snack mix, check out our Easter Puppy Chow, our Puppy Chow for Christmas, our Red White and Blue Muddy Buddies, and our Valentine's Puppy Chow.

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    • FAQ
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    🥘Ingredients

    • Creamy peanut butter
    • Unsalted butter
    • Milk chocolate chips
    • Pure vanilla extract
    • Chex cereal
    • Powdered sugar
    • M&Ms - St. Patrick's Day flavors or green M & Ms

    You will find complete measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

    🔪Instructions

    At the bottom of the post, you will find complete step by step instructions.

    🧾Substitutions

    The great thing about this recipe is that you can really add whatever you'd like.

    • Crunchy peanut butter - you can use this instead of creamy.
    • Candies - feel free to sub any type your family prefers.

    📖Variations

    • Holidays - you can use different colored candies for any event or holiday.

    FAQ

    PUPPY CHOW OR MUDDY BUDDIES?

    Puppy Chow, Monkey Munch, Muddy Buddies, Muddy Munch or Reindeer Chow are many different ways you can refer to the yummy homemade snacks we make with Chex cereal.

    WHY IS IT ALSO KNOWN AS PUPPY CHOW?

    I wish I had a fancy answer to this, however, I don’t. It’s simply called Puppy Chow because it looks like real puppy chow that you give to your dogs.

    ARE MUDDY BUDDIES NO BAKE?

    Yes, Muddy Buddies are super easy to make, it’s no-bake, and you just need a microwave.

    HOW DO YOU STORE MUDDY BUDDIES?

    After it’s dry, place the mixture into a large airtight container. You can store it up for to two weeks!

     

    📖 Recipe

    St Patricks Day Muddy Buddies

    Rhonda
    St. Patrick’s Day Muddy Buddies, also known as Puppy Chow, is one of those tasty recipes that the whole family can enjoy throughout the year!  
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Desserts and Sweet Baked Goods
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 cups
    Calories 522 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
    • ¼ cup butter
    • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 9 cups Chex cereal
    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 cup M&Ms - St. Patrick's Day flavors or green M & Ms

    Instructions
     

    • Combine peanut butter, butter, and chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl.
    • Microwave for 1 minute, then stir until melted and creamy.
    • Add vanilla and stir.
    • In a large bowl with a cover, pour chocolate mixture over cereal. Cover and shake until cereal is evenly coated.
    • Sprinkle powdered sugar over cereal. Cover and shake until evenly coated.
    • Add M&Ms and sprinkles of your choice to complete your Puppy Chow/Muddy Buddies.

    Notes

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/2 cupCalories: 522kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 328mgFiber: 3gSugar: 50g
    Keyword How to Make Muddy Buddies, Muddy Buddies, St. Patrick's Day Muddy Buddies, St. Patrick's Day Puppy Chow
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