Description
Red, White, and Blue Muddy Buddies are a festive treat perfect for celebrations, combining crunchy cereal with a sweet and creamy coating.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup red candy-coated chocolate (like M&M’s)
- 1/2 cup blue candy-coated chocolate (like M&M’s)
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, measure out the Rice Chex cereal and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Stir continuously until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Chex cereal, gently folding to coat all the pieces evenly.
- Transfer the coated cereal to a large resealable plastic bag. Add the powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake until all the cereal is coated in the sugar.
- Spread the muddy buddies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool.
- Once cooled, sprinkle the red and blue candy-coated chocolates and crushed freeze-dried strawberries over the muddy buddies. Toss gently to combine.
- Allow to set for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute the peanut butter with sun butter or omit it entirely.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a sweet and salty flavor combination.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg