Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of crunchy Chex cereal, rich chocolate, and fruity strawberry flavors with these easy-to-make Chocolate Strawberry Muddy Buddies—a snack that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Rice or corn Chex cereal
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Strawberry extract
- Powdered sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Freeze-dried strawberries
Instructions
- Prep Your Workspace: Gather all ingredients and tools for quick assembly.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and butter. Heat in 30-second increments until smooth, then stir in strawberry extract.
- Coat the Cereal: Place Chex cereal in a large bowl. Drizzle the melted chocolate mixture over it while gently folding until evenly coated.
- Add Strawberries: Gently fold in freeze-dried strawberries to preserve their texture.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: Sprinkle powdered sugar over the mixture, tossing gently until well-coated.
- Let It Set: Spread the mixture on parchment paper to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For different flavor profiles, swap milk chocolate for dark or white chocolate. Add crushed nuts for an extra crunch. Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.