July 18, 2025

Hello Foodie Friends

Did you grow up calling this amazing snack “muddy buddies”, or “puppy chow?” Or maybe you called it “Monkey Munch” or “reindeer chow?” We grew up saying muddy buddies, but I think puppy chow more accurately represents the scene as people race to scarf down this favorite snack. Grab some treat bags and use our free label to give these muddy buddies to friends!

What makes this recipe such a winner (aside from how tasty) is the adaptability. You can make it with any kind of add-ins like those shown below and really make it your own. Also feeds a crowd well whether you've got small or adult children this snack is so easy to throw together and you can make enough to feed a large group too.

Enjoy!
Marzee
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PUPPY CHOW SNACK MIX

INGREDIENTS:
8 cups Chex cereal (rice Chex, corn Chex or a combination)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (or any type of nut butter)
4 Tablespoons salted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:
Measure cereal into a large bowl. Set aside. Divide powdered sugar between two ziplock bags, adding 1 cup to each bag.* Set aside. In a saucepan add chocolate chips, butter, and peanut butter (and salt, if using unsalted butter) and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until melted and smooth. (Don’t over-heat it–just warm it until melted and smooth.) Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour over the prepared cereal in the bowl and stir to coat evenly. Allow to cool for a few minutes. Divide coated cereal between the two ziplock bags with powdered sugar, seal the bag and shake to coat the cereal.

This will stay fresh for up to 1 week stored in an air-tight container at room temperature or can be frozen for up to 2 months.


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MORE TIDBITS ON TODAY'S RECIPE

Substitutions and Add-in's:
Peanut butter substitutes: any type of nut butter will work
Cereal Substitutes: Crispix could also be used.
Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies
Add M&M’s
Add Reeses pieces
Add Mini chocolate chips
Add Reeses peanut butter cups
Add Any small color candies

Make Ahead And Freezing Instructions:
To make ahead: Muddy buddies will stay fresh for up to 1 week stored in an air-tight container at room temperature

To freeze: Place in a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months. *If you don’t have ziplock bags on hand you could use a large container with a lid to shake them, or spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet and sift the powdered sugar over it, tossing to evenly coat.