This small batch muddy buddies recipe makes just two cups of crunchy chocolate peanut butter cereal for a perfect small batch treat – so you don’t eat a huge bowlful!
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I have to say, muddy buddies are one of my all time favorite treats. There isn’t much better than crunchy cereal coated in chocolate and peanut butter and powdered sugar, amiright? The only problem is, I can easily down a whole giant bowlful of puppy chow in one sitting and they aren’t exactly a healthy treat are they? (What name do you call this tasty treat, muddy buddies or puppy chow?)
Enter this small batch muddy buddies recipe. Although this small batch recipe is just as bad for you as the original, it helps you to only eat 2 cups full of the tasty chocolate peanut butter treat instead of… umm 8 cups? (Okay, maybe I shared a little with my husband) Well with this small batch recipe, you literally only get 2 cups of the tasty treat, so you’re restrained just a little bit from eating more, but you can still get that delicious muddy buddy taste.
For this recipe you only need 2 cups of chex cereal, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, 1/4 cup of chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of powdered sugar. If you eat the whole batch its only about 740 calories, give or take (depending on the brand of peanut butter and chocolate chips you use!)
Now the most dangerous part is that this recipe is so easy I might be whipping up a batch of these babies every day! 😉 They only take about 3 minutes to make and 3 minutes to eat, so this recipe is everything you need in a quick and delicious treat!
Small Batch Muddy Buddies
Ingredients
- 2 cups chex cereal
- 2 TBS creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Put your chex cereal in a small bowl.
- Put your peanut butter and chocolate chips in another small bowl.
- Microwave in 30 second increments (about 1 minute total), stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the chocolate peanut butter over your cereal and stir together to completely coat cereal with chocolate.
- Pour your cereal into a bag and add your powdered sugar.
- Shake the bag until the cereal is completely coated.
- Pour muddy buddies into another bowl and enjoy.
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Emily Boyle says
I love having a recipe that makes a small amount! This was perfect for watching the play-offs while our kitchen is currently a diy mess!
Lauren says
Love this recipe! I made it with natural creamy peanut butter, corn Chex and enjoy life chocolate and it was wonderful.
Aimee says
Yay! I’m so glad you loved them!
Heather says
Excited to try this recipe! Also just wanted to make you aware that the description of the recipe is for an oriental salad. Oops! 🙂
Aimee says
Oh geez! Thanks for catching that
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
I love this small batch because honestly, I would probably eat the whole thing if I made the normal size!!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
Muddy Buddies are the best. Love the small batch idea. This way I won’t get too carried away while snacking!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Thanks goodness for small batch because seriously, once you take that first handful it’s allll over as far as stopping anytime soon goes. 😉 Love, love this! :
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Muddy buddies are my favorite too! I end up eating the ENTIRE batch in one sitting, so this small batch is jut perfect. I love the flavors in here, Aimee!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
thesMuddy buddies are totally addictive so I love that you made a smaller batch! Love how easy they are to make!
Amanda | The Cinnamon Scrolls says
This looks great! I totally agree with you — small batch can be better if you’re only one or two people. Definitely more skinny jeans friendly! These muddy buddies look really tasty. Love choc/pb!
K says
Fix the recipe description. It still describes Oriental Chicken Salad rather than small batch muddy buddies. The recipe looks good, but it’s 2021 and the description has been wrong since 2019.
Aimee says
With over 1000 recipes on our site we don’t check them all unless we know of a problem, so I’m sorry this wasn’t updated before but now that you told me about the issue I’ll fix it. Thanks
Danielle says
I love muddy buddies too and small batch recipes! I usually only make it for parties, because there’s always so much. This totally solves that problem! This looks so delicious, Aimee.
Jeff B says
Wow – never heard of Muddy Buddies before. I’ve been missing out! Perfect combination of flavors for me right here. Love Chex…
Thanks Aimee 🙂
Aimee Berrett says
You definitely need to try it Jeff! The best combo of flavors!