Muddy Buddies “Puppy Chow” Chex Mix

Whether it’s called muddy buddies or puppy chow, this peanut butter, chocolate, and powdered sugar Chex mix is a must-have holiday snack!

What Do You Call This Chex Mix?

Muddy Buddies. Monkey Mix. Puppy Chow.

You know it. You love it. It is a childhood classic. Granted, it may not be gourmet, but it is a delicious treat that the kids can help you make.

Whether you call it muddy buddies, monkey mix, or puppy chow, this classic peanut butter chocolate Chex mix is a must-have recipe! But why?

Chocolate + Peanut Butter + Powdered Sugar + Chex Cereal = HEAVEN.

Equipment Needed for Puppy Chow

Ingredients Needed for Muddy Buddies

Chex Cereal: Light, crunchy, and bite-sized—Chex is the perfect base. It gives every handful that irresistible crunch we all love.

Semisweet Chocolate Chips: These melt down into a rich, silky chocolate coating that wraps around the cereal and makes everything taste extra cozy and sweet.

Peanut Butter: Creamy peanut butter brings that nutty, salty-sweet balance that makes this mix so addictive. It blends beautifully with the chocolate.

Butter or Margarine: A little butter helps everything melt together smoothly, giving the mixture a velvety texture that coats the cereal just right.

Vanilla Extract: Just a splash of vanilla adds warmth and a hint of sweetness that ties all the flavors together.

Powdered Sugar: And finally, powdered sugar gives the whole batch that classic snowy finish—sweet, soft, and impossible to stop snacking on.

tip: Store in a large Ziploc bag or an air-tight container to retain freshness.

☞ also check out our Sugar Cookie Chex Mix and White Chocolate Cranberry Chex Mix

How to Make Muddy Buddies

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:

Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.

In 1-quart microwavable bowl, stir together chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla.

Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.

Add powdered sugar. Seal ziploc bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

STOVE TOP DIRECTIONS:

1. Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.

2. In 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into a 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.

3. Add powdered sugar. Seal ziploc bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Get the Puppy Chow Recipe

Muddy Buddy “Puppy Chow” Chex Mix

Whether it’s called muddy buddies or puppy chow, this peanut butter, chocolate, and powdered sugar Chex mix is a must-have holiday snack!

Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 20 or more

Calories 243 kcal

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:

• Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.

• In 1-quart microwavable bowl, stir together chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.

• Add powdered sugar. Seal ziploc bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

STOVE TOP DIRECTIONS:

• Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.

• In 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into a 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.

• Add powdered sugar. Seal ziploc bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 372IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 9mg

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