Description

This Strawberry Muddy Buddies recipe is a sweet, crunchy, and easy no-bake snack made with Chex cereal, white chocolate, freeze-dried strawberries, and powdered sugar. Perfect for parties, gifts, or a quick treat!

Ingredients

Scale

6 cups Rice or Corn Chex cereal
1 cup white chocolate chips (or chopped white chocolate)
1 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed into powder)
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter (optional, for smoother melting)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for extra flavor)

Optional Add-ins:

½ cup crushed graham crackers (for a Strawberry Shortcake twist)
¼ cup mini marshmallows (for extra sweetness)
Sprinkles or M&Ms (for a festive look)

Instructions

Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients

Place the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
Crush freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder.

Step 2: Melt the White Chocolate

Microwave the white chocolate and butter in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Stir in vanilla extract if using.

Step 3: Coat the Chex Cereal

Pour the melted white chocolate over the Chex cereal and gently toss to coat evenly.

Step 4: Add Strawberry Powder & Powdered Sugar

Transfer the coated cereal to a large ziplock bag or container.
Add the strawberry powder and powdered sugar, then shake well until fully coated.

Step 5: Cool & Serve

Spread the Strawberry Muddy Buddies on a baking sheet to cool.
Once cooled, enjoy or store in an airtight container.

Notes

For extra crunch, add crushed graham crackers.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months and thaw before serving.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 210 kcal
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 3mg

Keywords: Strawberry Muddy Buddies, Strawberry Puppy Chow, Strawberry Chex Mix, No-Bake Snack, Easy Party Snack, Chex Cereal Recipes