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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Fiona
I love peanut butter and I love that this recipe calls for a few ingredients. I am they can’t for more than 2 days in our house, we would eat them all in a day!
★★★★★
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That’s great, enjoy.
Glenna
You had me at Muddy Buddies! I am pinning these right now! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
So glad! They just are such a fun snack!
Marla
Hi 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
Sure it would be!
Agness of Run Agness Run
This is how my perfect breakfast will look like, Rebecca! So delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This is not a breakfast, but alright.
Leslie Soto
Your 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
Great! Enjoy!
Stacey
Oh 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
Haha, it’s okay! Never too late! I really don’t know if I ever even had them until now anyway!
Chloe
These look AMAZING!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much!
Carol ("Mimi")
I 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
This is super healthy and packs a little protein punch 😉
Amy @ Life Zemplified
Sounds and looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you get to enjoy some!
Juliette | Namastay Traveling
This looks so delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much!
Alyssa Mosher
I love these sort of mixes! And I love them even MORE with peanut butter!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are so satisfying!
Annmarie
Oh my – looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Baker by Nature
This wouldn’t last long in our house!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, that’s true for many of us 😉
Elyssa
Whatttt??? 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
Haha, fantastic! I think I may make another batch myself 😉
Kelli
Ahhh, 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
Well I’m glad you approve of these then! Thanks!
Caroline
I’ve never tried these before. I bet once you start eating them, they’re hard to put down!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes guessed right 😉
Hope
I have never heard of muddy buddies! They look so tasty with peanut butter – yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They will be you new favorite sweet snack!
Heather
I would love to be snacking in this right now
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Me too 😉
Mel | avirtualvegan.com
I’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
You’d be a terrible mother if you actually gave your kids muddy buddies for breakfast!
Sharon
I 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
Haha, yes, well it’s never too late for some muddy buddies!
Jacqueline Meldrum
I’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
Haha, good thing this is not breakfast!
Diana
Looks so yummy!! I have to show this to my boyfriend so we can make them.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That will be a fun activity!
aish das-padihari
Not a huge fan of peanut butter. But you recipe looks delicious. Definitely will try it for the kids.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Wow, thanks for leaving a comment then!
Mary
Wow this looks delicious, anything with peanut butter makes me smile 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, me too 😉 And chocolate!
Liz
These look addictive!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They really are!
Renee
These sound SO good, I love that they’re peanut butter flavor!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Stuck with the classic, just much lower calorie 😛
Prasanna Hede
So awesome! Looks to be an easy mix recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yup! Perfect to make with the kids!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
What a lovely snack Rebecca!
And you can’t go wrong when you involve anything to do with peanut butter! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I totally agree with that!
Alisa Fleming
This is the first low sugar option I’ve every seen for muddy buddies!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No one needs added sugar!
Courtney Bentley
wow! who wouldn’t love CHOCOLATE+PEANUT BUTTER combo! delish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The great classic combo!
Farrah
Yesssss for chocolate + peanut butter! Best combo ever! This would not last long at all in my apartment! 😛
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is SOOO addicting!! (And so easy to make!)
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
My mouth is watering! And now I’m running out to the store for some Chex.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes!!! Stock up!
Sus // roughmeasures.com
We don’t have (or at least not to my knowledge) Muddy Buddies over here, but these do look delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Time to make some then!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate
Such a fun snack!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Wow, thanks!
Casey the College Celiac
What 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
Right? That’s why I needed to have it NOW!
Madhavi Kale
looks amazing need to try this yummm…
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes you do 😉
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
I’ve never heard of muddy buddies but it looks delicious. Kind of like a chocolate dessert chex mix!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Wow, that’s super surprising!
Kristen | Kandy Apple Mama
Ohhhh 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
I’m sure you’ll have everyone on board with this one!
Jasmine
I need to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks for your GREAT comment!
Platter Talk
This is a great snack for the soon to be here, camping days.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That would be great to take along!
Courtney
Ohhh 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
She’ll never know these are “healthier” 😉
Travel Foodie Mom
Oh my! These look amazing! Perfect road trip food!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O yes!! All those summer travels 😉
Celeste McGrogan
This look yummy! I am more familiar with puppy chow but his looks like an awesome snack!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I definitely like the term muddy buddies more! (That’s how the Chex brand calls it too!)
Dianne's Vegan Kitchen
I haven’t had these in years! They’re so fun at parties. Thank you for veganizing them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They do make for a great party snack!
The Family Bee Hive
Oooh – these sound delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Helen
I would love to try this recipe. I love peanut butter too.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Everyone loves some PB flavor!
Kortney
I’ve never heard of muddy buddies, perhaps because of the peanut. Looks like a fun snack.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That’s crazy! There are tons of versions!
Hannah
This looks delicious and so easy to make! I’m going to give it a go at the weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! Let me know if you do 🙂
Hannele
I will have to try this. Sounds delicious! ?Hannele
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you! Enjoy!
Jenn
This looks amazing! Oh man I love puppy chow (muddie buddies!)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Such a perfect sweet snack!
Erin
Muddy Buddies really are the best!! Love this fun take on them. My kids (AND I) will devour this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are just so addicting!
Michelle
I’m in for anything that tastes like peanut butter cups!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes! Always so good!