How many of you love muddy buddies? If your hand is raised, I have a recipe you’ll want to try! These coconut muddy buddies are seriously so dreamy. They have the ease of the traditional muddy buddy recipe but a totally new spin. I think you might just fall in love.

Coconut Muddy Buddies:

Let’s start at the beginning…what do you call these? Do you know them as muddy buddies or puppy chow? I’ve heard it both ways, I think it just comes down to preference. But no matter what you call them, they are so delicious.

Because this recipe is a variation of a traditional muddy buddy recipe the shopping list looks a bit different.

Shopping List:

• Rice Chex Mix Cereal
• White Chocolate Chips
• Powdered Sugar
• Coconut Extract
• Mini Marshmallows

The recipe is just as simple as the original recipe and so yummy.

Coconut Muddy Buddies

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• Author: Danetta
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 9 Cups Chex Cereal
• 2 Cups White Chocolate Chips
• 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
• 1–2 Tsp. Coconut Extract (or to taste)
• 2 Cups Mini Marshmallows
• Coconut Flakes as Desired

Instructions

Pour Chex cereal in a large bowl.

Melt chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Heat them for 30 seconds at a time and then stir. Don’t overcook the chocolate. Heat until completely smooth.

Add coconut extract to the melted chocolate and stir.

Pour over Chex cereal and stir until coated.

Add powdered sugar and mix until completely coated.

Add coconut flakes, extra white chocolate chips and marshmallows as desired.

Pro Tips:

• Don’t over mix. The more you mix the more the cereal breaks, so mix carefully.
• You can add more coconut extract if you want a stronger coconut flavor. I usually like a lot of coconut flavoring in mine so I do extra.
• Be careful when heating the chocolate to not to heat it too long. Keep it short and then stir for best result.
• You can store these in an airtight container or Ziplock baggie for storage.

This recipe makes a large amount so it’s perfect for parties or family gatherings. It’s really a perfect treat.

If you love this recipe I have more you will want to try.

Almond Joy Muddy Buddies Recipe

S’mores Puppy Chow Recipe

Birthday Cake Puppy Chow

Have FUN making these coconut muddy buddies!

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Have you ever heard of puppy chow? What about muddy buddies? Whether you call them muddy muddies or puppy chow they are the same…delicious! I love all the puppy chow recipes and I think it’s so fun to find variations of the original recipe. And this birthday cake puppy chow recipe really takes the cake!

If you love cake batter, you will absolutely love this birthday cake muddy buddy recipe. It has all the yummy goodness of muddy buddies and birthday cake.

Birthday Cake Puppy Chow:

If you’ve made the traditional puppy chow recipe this one will look a little bit different, but it’s just as quick and simple. Let’s see what you’ll need.

Shopping List:

• Rice Chex Cereal
• White Chocolate Chips
• White Cake Mix
• Sprinkles
• Cupcake Bites (I found mine at Target but I found these on Amazon)

So the ingredients look different but the process is the same. Instead of using powdered sugar you’ll be using the dry cake mix. I’m such a sucker for cake batter so this recipe just makes me drool. SO GOOD!!

Birthday Cake Puppy Chow

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• Author: Danetta
• Prep Time: 5 Minutes
• Cook Time: 5 Minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 9 Cups Rice Chex Mix
• 1 1/2 Cups White Chocolate Chips
• 1 Tsp. Vanilla
• 1 Package of Dry Cake Mix
• 1 Container of Cupcake Bites

Instructions

Pour the Rice Chex Cereal in a large bowl

Place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and heat in the microwave. Cook for 30 seconds at a time, stirring each time. You don’t want to overcook the chocolate chips because they will burn. Heat until completely smooth.

After the chocolate is melted add the vanilla. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal. Toss until the cereal is well coated.

Once the cereal is coated, pour the cake mix over the cereal. Toss until it’s well coated.

Add the cupcake bites and mix in.

And Enjoy!!

It’s seriously so simple!

Pro Tips:

• Don’t over mix your cereal when coating it with the chocolate. The cereal tends to break and you want to keep them whole, so mix gently.
• You can adjust how much chocolate or cake mix you use. If you like it completely coated do closer to 2 cups of white chocolate chips.
• You can store the puppy chow in an airtight container or Ziplock bag to keep them fresh.

If you love this puppy chow recipe, I have some others I think you’ll want to check out.

Almond Joy Muddy Buddy Recipe

Easy S’mores Puppy Chow Recipe

Have FUN making this Birthday Cake Puppy Chow Recipe!

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Have you ever made puppy chow? If not, today is the day. It’s seriously so yummy and this easy s’more puppy chow recipe takes it up a few hundred notches. Traditionally a puppy chow recipe has Chex Cereal, chocolate, peanut butter and powdered sugar. And really, what can make these ingredients even better? Adding s’more yummy stuff (see what I did there?).

I love making puppy chow for all occasions because it’s super simple and it makes a ton.

Easy S’more Puppy Chow Recipe:

Are you drooling yet? I promise this recipe will be a hit with everyone that tries it. And it only take 10 minutes.

So, first things first…let’s shop.

Shopping List:

• 1 Box Rice Chex Cereal
• Powdered Sugar
• Peanut Butter
• Butter
• Vanilla (Click to Learn to Make Your Own Vanilla)
• Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
• Mini Marshmallows
• Hershey Drops
• Teddy Grahams

Now that you have all of the ingredients it’s time to get cooking. In 10 short minutes you will have a treat that is sure to please.

Easy S’mores Puppy Chow Recipe

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• Author: Danetta
• Prep Time: 5 Minutes
• Cook Time: 5 Minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 9 Cups Chex Mix
• 1 Cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
• 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter
• 1 TBS Butter
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
• 2 Cups Teddy Grahams
• 1 Package of Hershey Drops (or chocolate chips if you can’t find Hershey Drops)
• 2 Cups Mini Marshmallows

Instructions

Pour Chex mix into a large mixing bowl.

Pour semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter into a microwave safe bowl and begin to melt 30 seconds at a time. Continue to stir every 30 seconds until completely melted. Blend together until fully mixed.

Add the vanilla to chocolate mixture and stir.

Pour the chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal and stir until the cereal is completely coated.

Add powdered sugar to the cereal mixture and toss/stir until the cereal is coated with powdered sugar.

Add the Teddy Grahams, Hershey Drops, and Marshmallows and stir.

Notes

The chocolate can burn easily, so only cook 30 seconds at a time.

Pro Tips:

• Use plenty of powdered sugar. Really, the measurements can be varied depending on your personal preference.
• Don’t over mix. If you over mix, you run the risk of breaking the cereal…mix gently.
• Store in an airtight container.

One of the best things about puppy chow or muddy buddies is that you can make lots of variations of the recipe. If you love this s’mores recipe I have s’more you’ll love!

• Almond Joy Muddy Buddy Recipe 

I recommend trying them all…let me know which is your favorite.

Have FUN making this Easy S’more Puppy Chow Recipe!

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First things first, do you call them muddy buddies or puppy chow? We call them muddy buddies around here but I’ve heard them called puppy chow too. No matter what you call them, they are amazing!

And what’s even better, muddy buddies might just be the perfect party food. They take 10 minutes to make and the recipe makes a ton. And let’s talk about how delicious they are. Seriously so good. And this almond joy muddy buddies recipe is over the top AMAZING.

Almond Joy Muddy Buddies Recipe:

Do you love Almond Joy Candy Bars? If so, you need to try this recipe. It has everything you love about Almond Joy Bars but even better.

Let’s talk about traditional Muddy Buddies Recipes. Usually muddy buddies are made with peanut butter, chocolate, Chex cereal, and powdered sugar. Muddy buddies are cereal coated in the chocolate and peanut butter and then layered with powdered sugar to top it off.

This recipe is a bit different but just as simple. Instead of chocolate and peanut butter we simply use white chocolate and coconut extract and topped off with powdered sugar. Just so, so tasty.

Shopping List:

• 1 Box of Rice Chex Mix Cereal
• 1 Package White Chocolate Chips
• 1 Package Powdered Sugar
• Coconut Extract
• Almond Joy Bites
• Coconut Flakes or Shredded Coconut
• Hershey Drops (Optional)

Are you ready to make these little babies? Let’s get to it.

Almond Joy Muddy Buddies Recipe

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Almond Joy Muddy Buddies are perfect for anyone who loves Almond Joys. They are simple to make and will be a crowd pleaser for sure.

• Author: Danetta
• Prep Time: 5 Minutes
• Cook Time: 5 Minutes
• Total Time: 10 Minutes

Ingredients

• 9 Cups Chex Mix
• 1 1/2 Cups White Chocolate Chips
• 1 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
• 1 Teaspoon Coconut Extract
• 2 Cups Almond Joy Bites
• 1/2 Cup Shredded Coconut
• 1 Cup Hershey Drops

 

Instructions

Pour your Chex into a large bowl.

Melt your chocolate in a bowl in the microwave. Cook about 30 seconds at a time, then stir and continue heating. Be careful not to burn it.

Pour the melted chocolate over the Chex and stir until evenly covered.

Add your coconut extract and stir again to mix it in.

Stir in the powdered sugar until fully coated.

Pour in your Almond Joy Bites, Coconut, and Hershey Drops and stir until fully mixed.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of coconut extract to taste.

Keywords: Muddy Buddies Recipe

What I love about this recipe is that you really can’t mess it up. Just add what you love and the amount that you love and it will be perfect.

How to Store Muddy Buddies:

It’s not often we have any left over muddy buddies, but if you do let’s chat about the best way to store them. The best way to store them is in an airtight container. Keeping them dry and sealed will ensure that the cereal doesn’t go stale.

Have FUN making these Almond Joy Muddy Buddies!!

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My pants are too tight as I write this post-I think I’ve gained five pounds putting this post together! I’m a sucker for Muddy Buddies and when I’ve got to test out 3 different flavors of Halloween muddy buddies (because I want to make sure I’m giving you the best of the best-I’m a giver like that), things get a little crazy and pants get a little tight.

But these Halloween Muddy Buddies are good and when you put one of these cute tags on them and make it into fun Halloween gift ideas to take to friends, good things happen.

There are three amazing flavors-each with a fun Halloween theme and each with a coordinating gift tag so that you can package it up cute.

Simple Halloween Gift:

Once you have chosen your favorite flavor (or make all three), all you need to do is grab a jar, fill it up, and add the cute tag.  These Halloween Gift Ideas don’t get any simpler and your friends will love them.

Monster Muddy Buddies:

Here’s a fun monster version, mint Muddy Buddies with Frankenstein on the tag.

One of my favorite things about Muddy Buddies is how easy they are to make! You can whip up a batch of these in about ten minutes and have cute Halloween gift ideas all ready to go.

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  Monster Muddy Buddies

  

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  • Author: Fun-Squared

  Ingredients

  • 9 C Rice Chex
  • 1 1/2 C White Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 tsp Peppermint Extract
  • 1 1/2 C Powdered Sugar
  • Green Sixlets
  • Andes Mints
  • Edible eyeballs

  Instructions

  Pour your Chex in a large bowl.

  In a smaller bowl add your white chocolate and melt in microwave stopping to stir frequently.

  Pour over cereal and mix till evenly coated.

  Pour Peppermint Extract over the mixture.

  Add powdered sugar and mix till covered again.

  Chop Andes Mints into small pieces and add to mix. Add Sixlets and eyeballs and enjoy!

Here’s your tag for this one with a PDF with two on it (or right click and save to your computer):

Monster Muddy Buddies Tag

Jack-O-Lantern Muddy Buddies:

Here’s our Caramel Muddy Buddies with a cute Jack-o-Lantern twist:

Jack o’ Lantern Muddy Buddies

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• Author: Fun-Squared

Ingredients

• 9 C Rice Chex
• 1 C Chocolate Chips
• 1/2 C Caramel Sauce
• 2 1/2–3 C Powdered Sugar
• Candy Corn and Candy Pumpkins
• Fall Colored Sixlets

Instructions

Pour Rice Chex in a large bowl.

In a smaller bowl add your chocolate chips and melt in microwave (stirring occasionally to prevent burning).

Pour over your Rice Chex and stir until totally coated. Add your caramel sauce and stir again until it is also coating the cereal. Add powdered sugar and stir (or put a lid on the bowl and shake) until all the cereal is evenly covered.

Add candy corn, pumpkins, and Sixlets.

Mmmmm! This stuff comes out so chewy and nice and is especially good after it has some time to sit.

Here’s a cute label for you to add. Either right click and save and print from your computer or here’s a PDF with a couple of them ready for you to print:

Jack-o-Lantern Muddy Buddies Tags

Skeleton Muddy Buddies:

These ones are my absolute favorites; Coconut Muddy Buddies recipe with a cute Skeleton Tag:

Skeleton Muddy Buddies

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• Author: Fun-Squared

Ingredients

• 2 C white chocolate chips
• 9 C Rice Chex
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional-add more to taste)
• 1 1/2 powdered sugar
• Mini Marshmallows
• Shredded Coconut
• Sixlets (optional) (Get these at a party store)

Instructions

Melt your white chocolate. This part is tricky because white chocolate can be finicky. Make sure to stir often whether you are doing it in the microwave or on the stove. Heat and mix till melted.

Put your Chex in a big bowl and then pour your white chocolate mixture over it and stir till it’s covering the Chex evenly.

Add in your coconut extract, pouring it over the mixture.

Sprinkle on your powdered sugar and mix till it covers the Chex.

Sprinkle on mini marshmallows and shredded coconut to taste.

Add Sixlets for a pop of color.

Here’s the fun tag:

Skeleton Gift Tags

Eat up! Someone else has got to add 5 pounds with me!

Have FUN with Halloween Gift Ideas!

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