Chex Muddy Buddies
Kids will love this crunchy, sweet snack.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 210; Fat 9g; Cholesterol 0g; Sodium 210mg; Carbohydrates 30g
Yield: Makes 9 cups, or 18 servings
Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex Cereal (any variety)
- 6oz. semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup light margarine, stick
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Measure cereal into large bowl
- Set aside
- Microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in 1 quart microwavable bowl uncovered on high for 1 minute
- Stir
- Microwave 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth
- Stir in vanilla extract
- Pour chocolate mixture over cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated
- Pour into large plastic food-storage bag
- Add confectioners' sugar
- Seal bag
- Shake until well coated
- Spread on wax paper to cool
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator
User Feedback
(Page 1 of 1, 2 total comments)christina Coutu
not exactly diet friendly, but great for kids snack. i'd suggest using dark chocolate, 1/2 the amount of butter but substitute for smart balance, coat with 1/2 cocoa powder and 1/2 confectioner's sugar, and add in some nuts. much more nutritious and adult friendly :)
posted Jun 5th, 2009 1:05 amJay
This is a great recipes easy to do and also kids love it.