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Red, White, and Blue Muddy Buddies: A Festive Treat!

Red, White, and Blue Muddy Buddies are a festive treat perfect for celebrations, combining crunchy cereal with a sweet and creamy coating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, measure out the Rice Chex cereal and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Chex cereal, gently folding to coat all the pieces evenly.
  4. 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.
  5. Spread the muddy buddies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool.
  6. Once cooled, sprinkle the red and blue candy-coated chocolates and crushed freeze-dried strawberries over the muddy buddies. Toss gently to combine.
  7. Allow to set for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

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.

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