The ultimate in healthy snacking! Healthy Peanut Butter Cup Muddy Buddies! This is not your typical puppy chow; it’s gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free! The kids will come running for this fun and easy snack and will always have fun helping out making the recipe!
Who doesn’t love muddy buddies? Crazy people, that’s who! I actually don’t remember eating muddy buddies as a kid, but after all these years as a food blogger I’ve seen so many yummy and drool-worthy recipes for muddy buddies. All those recipes called for tons of butter, sugar, fats, well, you get the picture. With me being me, I had to make a healthy gluten-free and vegan recipe before I could indulge in the delicious cereal snack!
Once Chex finally made their cereals free of BHT, I was able to enjoy one of my old gluten-free favorites yet again. That also meant it was time to make the muddy buddies. By the way, I hate the term puppy chow. It is classically called muddy buddies. Think of “muddy” coated chew cereal and the “mud” being the chocolate, sugar, or whatever coating you decide to use. My muddy buddy recipe tastes like a Reeses peanut butter cup. I use cocoa powder, peanut flour, some powdered Swerve, and stevia syrup. Literally this is the most addicting snack. If you pour some in a bowl and add in some milk…it’s approved for breakfast!
You know what’s even more fun? No bake! Just toss in a big (BIG) bowl and mix it around or shake it in a big bag! It is so easy to make, which may be dangerous since it’s so addicting! One of my all time favorite sweet snacks for sure! I still remember the day I made this. It was a sunny Sunday last summer after I came home from the local farmer’s market in town. I said screw the veggies and let’s make muddy buddies!
Healthy Peanut Butter Cup Muddy Buddies
Healthy Peanut Butter Cup Muddy Buddies (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
The ultimate in healthy snacking! Healthy Peanut Butter Cup Muddy Buddies! This is not your typical puppy chow; it’s gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free! The kids will come running for this fun and easy snack and will always have fun helping out making the recipe!
- Yield: 5 Cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 5 Cups Rice Chex
- 1/3 to 1/2 Cup Peanut Flour
- 1/2 Cup Powdered Erythritol
- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 Cup Cocoa Stevia Syrup
- Optional Add-Ins:
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Roasted Peanut Halves
Instructions
- Toss all ingredients in a large bowl or place all ingredients in a large plastic bag. Shake or mix until fully coated.
- Store in an airtight container or bag.
Rice cereal, some good protein from the peanut flour, cocoa, and sweetness! Healthy, gluten-free, vegan, sugar-free indulgence that’s no-bake and perfect for summer! I haven’t made any in months and that is about to change as I’m drooling just remember the taste of this delicious sweet dessert/snack/breakfast. So who’s with me? Are you ready to get MUDDY?
So tell me:
+ Muddy Buddies or Puppy Chow?
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Glenna says
June 3, 2017 at 12:06 amYou had me at Muddy Buddies! I am pinning these right now! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
June 3, 2017 at 6:39 amSo glad! They just are such a fun snack!
Marla says
May 25, 2017 at 9:15 amHi Rebecca,
Sounds like a healthy and tasty snack that would be easy to make. Great for watching TV or a good movie.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 25, 2017 at 1:16 pmSure it would be!
Agness of Run Agness Run says
May 25, 2017 at 7:53 amThis is how my perfect breakfast will look like, Rebecca! So delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 25, 2017 at 1:16 pmThis is not a breakfast, but alright.
Leslie Soto says
May 23, 2017 at 11:48 amYour recipe caught my eye because I love muddy buddies + anything peanut butter and chocolate. I’ll have to make these soon. I know my hubby will love them so much i’ll have to double the batch! Thank you for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 23, 2017 at 12:02 pmGreat! Enjoy!
Stacey says
May 22, 2017 at 7:32 amOh these look awesome! Though being Aussie I’d never heard of muddy buddies, haha, thanks for enlightening me! Loving the fact that they’re GF too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 22, 2017 at 2:24 pmHaha, it’s okay! Never too late! I really don’t know if I ever even had them until now anyway!
Chloe says
May 21, 2017 at 2:53 pmThese look AMAZING!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 21, 2017 at 3:01 pmThank you so much!
Carol ("Mimi") says
May 20, 2017 at 12:32 pmI love crunchy snacks. But, so often, they’re not healthy. Your muddy buddies recipe looks delicious! It would accommodate “guilt-free” snacking — a win-win situation!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 20, 2017 at 1:52 pmThis is super healthy and packs a little protein punch 😉
Amy @ Life Zemplified says
May 20, 2017 at 11:18 amSounds and looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 20, 2017 at 11:39 amI hope you get to enjoy some!
Juliette | Namastay Traveling says
May 20, 2017 at 10:03 amThis looks so delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 20, 2017 at 11:38 amThank you so much!
Alyssa Mosher says
May 19, 2017 at 6:57 pmI love these sort of mixes! And I love them even MORE with peanut butter!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 20, 2017 at 6:10 amThey are so satisfying!
Annmarie says
May 19, 2017 at 4:42 pmOh my – looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 19, 2017 at 5:49 pmThanks!
Baker by Nature says
May 19, 2017 at 3:40 pmThis wouldn’t last long in our house!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 19, 2017 at 5:48 pmHaha, that’s true for many of us 😉
Elyssa says
May 19, 2017 at 1:45 pmWhatttt??? Healthy peanut butter cup muddy buddies?? And so few ingredients/instructions? Sounds too good to be true! I know what I’m making this weekend… thank you for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 19, 2017 at 2:21 pmHaha, fantastic! I think I may make another batch myself 😉
Kelli says
May 19, 2017 at 1:04 pmAhhh, Rebecca you had me at peanut butter cups! And I grew up on muddy buddies (or puppy chow as it was known to me for years). How fun to have a healthier version! Thanks for sharing!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 19, 2017 at 1:34 pmWell I’m glad you approve of these then! Thanks!
Caroline says
May 19, 2017 at 8:39 amI’ve never tried these before. I bet once you start eating them, they’re hard to put down!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 19, 2017 at 1:33 pmHaha, yes guessed right 😉
Hope says
May 17, 2017 at 9:45 pmI have never heard of muddy buddies! They look so tasty with peanut butter – yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 18, 2017 at 6:22 amThey will be you new favorite sweet snack!
Heather says
May 17, 2017 at 8:05 pmI would love to be snacking in this right now
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 18, 2017 at 6:21 amMe too 😉
Mel | avirtualvegan.com says
May 17, 2017 at 2:30 pmI’ve never heard of muddy buddies but you’re right, it sure beats the name ‘puppy chow’. I can imagine this wouldn’t last 5 minutes in front of hungry kiddos at breakfast time!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 17, 2017 at 2:42 pmYou’d be a terrible mother if you actually gave your kids muddy buddies for breakfast!
Sharon says
May 17, 2017 at 9:26 amI can’t believe I’ve never been blogging for 7+ years and never heard of muddy buddies before! Where have I been hiding? It sure is a tasty looking snack. I bet it would make a great after school treat 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 17, 2017 at 12:55 pmHaha, yes, well it’s never too late for some muddy buddies!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
May 16, 2017 at 5:35 pmI’ve never heard of muddy buddies, so I am rather intrigued. You are more likely to have porridge for breakfast here in Scotland.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 17, 2017 at 7:12 amHaha, good thing this is not breakfast!
Diana says
May 16, 2017 at 1:38 pmLooks so yummy!! I have to show this to my boyfriend so we can make them.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 16, 2017 at 2:07 pmThat will be a fun activity!
aish das-padihari says
May 16, 2017 at 1:01 pmNot a huge fan of peanut butter. But you recipe looks delicious. Definitely will try it for the kids.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 16, 2017 at 2:05 pmWow, thanks for leaving a comment then!
Mary says
May 16, 2017 at 10:30 amWow this looks delicious, anything with peanut butter makes me smile 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 16, 2017 at 2:05 pmHaha, me too 😉 And chocolate!
Liz says
May 16, 2017 at 7:21 amThese look addictive!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 16, 2017 at 2:04 pmThey really are!
Renee says
May 16, 2017 at 4:35 amThese sound SO good, I love that they’re peanut butter flavor!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 16, 2017 at 5:17 amStuck with the classic, just much lower calorie 😛
Prasanna Hede says
May 16, 2017 at 2:02 amSo awesome! Looks to be an easy mix recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 16, 2017 at 5:17 amYup! Perfect to make with the kids!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com says
May 16, 2017 at 1:28 amWhat a lovely snack Rebecca!
And you can’t go wrong when you involve anything to do with peanut butter! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 16, 2017 at 5:16 amI totally agree with that!
Alisa Fleming says
May 16, 2017 at 12:41 amThis is the first low sugar option I’ve every seen for muddy buddies!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 16, 2017 at 5:16 amNo one needs added sugar!
Courtney Bentley says
May 15, 2017 at 11:55 pmwow! who wouldn’t love CHOCOLATE+PEANUT BUTTER combo! delish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 16, 2017 at 5:16 amThe great classic combo!
Farrah says
May 15, 2017 at 8:20 pmYesssss for chocolate + peanut butter! Best combo ever! This would not last long at all in my apartment! 😛
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 16, 2017 at 5:15 amIt is SOOO addicting!! (And so easy to make!)
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
May 15, 2017 at 4:57 pmMy mouth is watering! And now I’m running out to the store for some Chex.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 5:57 pmHaha, yes!!! Stock up!
Sus // roughmeasures.com says
May 15, 2017 at 3:34 pmWe don’t have (or at least not to my knowledge) Muddy Buddies over here, but these do look delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 5:57 pmTime to make some then!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate says
May 15, 2017 at 3:30 pmSuch a fun snack!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 5:56 pmWow, thanks!
Casey the College Celiac says
May 15, 2017 at 2:36 pmWhat a great idea to use peanut flour. An easy way to get the flavor but more nutrition! Would you believe I’ve never had muddy buddies or puppy chow before?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 3:18 pmRight? That’s why I needed to have it NOW!
Madhavi Kale says
May 15, 2017 at 2:06 pmlooks amazing need to try this yummm…
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 3:17 pmYes you do 😉
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
May 15, 2017 at 1:36 pmI’ve never heard of muddy buddies but it looks delicious. Kind of like a chocolate dessert chex mix!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 3:17 pmWow, that’s super surprising!
Kristen | Kandy Apple Mama says
May 15, 2017 at 1:27 pmOhhhh myyyy goshhhh. Game changer! I’ve been slowly trying to move my family in the Vegan direction. You can’t do it all at once or there will be resistance. My husband loves puppy chow (sorry!) so this is what I’m making for dessert tonight! So excited to try it out!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 3:16 pmI’m sure you’ll have everyone on board with this one!
Jasmine says
May 15, 2017 at 1:02 pmI need to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 3:16 pmThanks for your GREAT comment!
Platter Talk says
May 15, 2017 at 12:13 pmThis is a great snack for the soon to be here, camping days.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 3:15 pmThat would be great to take along!
Courtney says
May 15, 2017 at 10:31 amOhhh this looks so good! My daughter will love this as a snack. I’m tired of giving her chips and junk!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 12:02 pmShe’ll never know these are “healthier” 😉
Travel Foodie Mom says
May 15, 2017 at 10:23 amOh my! These look amazing! Perfect road trip food!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 12:02 pmO yes!! All those summer travels 😉
Celeste McGrogan says
May 15, 2017 at 10:22 amThis look yummy! I am more familiar with puppy chow but his looks like an awesome snack!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 12:01 pmHaha, I definitely like the term muddy buddies more! (That’s how the Chex brand calls it too!)
Dianne's Vegan Kitchen says
May 15, 2017 at 10:20 amI haven’t had these in years! They’re so fun at parties. Thank you for veganizing them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 12:01 pmThey do make for a great party snack!
The Family Bee Hive says
May 15, 2017 at 10:15 amOooh – these sound delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 12:00 pmThank you!
Helen says
May 15, 2017 at 10:14 amI would love to try this recipe. I love peanut butter too.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 12:00 pmEveryone loves some PB flavor!
Kortney says
May 15, 2017 at 9:45 amI’ve never heard of muddy buddies, perhaps because of the peanut. Looks like a fun snack.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 11:59 amThat’s crazy! There are tons of versions!
Hannah says
May 15, 2017 at 9:25 amThis looks delicious and so easy to make! I’m going to give it a go at the weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 11:59 amAwesome! Let me know if you do 🙂
Hannele says
May 15, 2017 at 9:18 amI will have to try this. Sounds delicious! ?Hannele
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 11:59 amThank you! Enjoy!
Jenn says
May 15, 2017 at 9:06 amThis looks amazing! Oh man I love puppy chow (muddie buddies!)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 11:58 amSuch a perfect sweet snack!
Erin says
May 15, 2017 at 8:40 amMuddy Buddies really are the best!! Love this fun take on them. My kids (AND I) will devour this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 11:58 amThey are just so addicting!
Michelle says
May 15, 2017 at 7:57 amI’m in for anything that tastes like peanut butter cups!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 15, 2017 at 11:58 amHaha, yes! Always so good!