Double Peanut Butter Muddy Buddies Recipe (Puppy Chow)

Move over Chex Muddy Buddies, this Double Peanut Butter Muddy Buddies mix is going VIRAL! While we still love puppy chow with peanut butter and chocolate chips, this peanut butter and peanut butter chips version is the most addicting snack I have ever made! It’s creamy, it’s crunchy, and it’s got a secret in the powdered sugar you won’t believe!

Looking for more fun snack ideas? Make sure you check out our Reese’s Snack Mix, Salted Caramel Pretzel Snaps, or our Sweet Coconut Chex Mix.

The Best Muddy Buddies, AKA Puppy Chow Recipe just got a makeover. The DOUBLE PEANUT BUTTER Muddy Buddies recipes uses both peanut butter and peanut butter chips making it a peanut-butter-lovers dream snack! It comes together in just a few minutes, no baking needed, and results in the most irresistible snack to feed a crowd!

Why Our Muddy Buddies are Better

Listen, I have some issues with other recipes for puppy chow- too little clumping of peanut butter globs, too much or too little powdered sugar. Ugh, I want to indulge. I want to FEEL the heaviness of peanut butter goodness as clusters stuck together!

The Many Names of Puppy Chow

My mom and sister and I are in a group text and tonight’s text thread was about “muddy Buddies” vs “Puppy Chow”. I don’t know if it was a Pacific Northwest thing or an Idaho thing (that’s where my mom is from), but we call this treat “Puppy Chow.” Always have, always will. But the truth is, it has other names, like muddy buddies, monkey munch, dog food, Chex mix, but no matter what you call it, it’s delicious.

Our daughter and her friends make this recipe almost monthly making it a favorite in our household, (except for our famous GOOEY Peanut Butter M&M Cookies). I CANNOT stop eating either one!

Double Peanut Butter Muddy Buddies Recipe Ingredients

• Creamy Peanut Butter: The star flavor! It coats the cereal, giving it that rich, nutty taste and helps the other ingredients stick together. Peanut butter also adds smoothness and makes the mix more satisfying.
• Butter: Adds richness, a little extra flavor, and helps thin the peanut butter so it coats the cereal more evenly without clumping.
• Peanut Butter Chips: Boost that peanut butter flavor even more and give the muddy buddies a creamy, candy-like coating when melted with the peanut butter.
• Rice Chex Cereal: The crunchy base that holds everything together. Its light, crisp texture makes the perfect vessel for soaking up the peanut butter coating without getting soggy and keeping it’s crunch.
• Powdered Sugar: Creates the classic sweet, powdery finish on muddy buddies. It balances the saltiness of the peanut butter and adds that irresistible “snowy” look.
• Cinnamon Sugar: Totally optional but it adds warmth and depth of flavor while giving the mix a little extra sweetness and spice. It’s the special twist that makes these muddy buddies extra addictive!

How to Make Double Peanut Butter Muddy Buddies

1. Combine: Add the peanut butter, butter and peanut butter chips to a saucepan and melt over medium heat until smooth and creamy.
   • NOTE: You can also melt the ingredients in a microwave safe bowl stirring every 30 seconds.
2. Coat the Cereal: Add the cereal to a large bowl and pour the peanut butter mixture over the top. Gently stir until the cereal is well coated.
3. Powder Sugar It: Let the coated Chex cool a bit and then sprinkle with powdered sugar, stirring to evenly coat the Chex. (If you’re going to try it with cinnamon sugar, this is the point where you’ll add it.) Add more powdered sugar as needed. Let it cool completely before serving (but eat a few bites while it’s warm!)
   • PRO TIP: You can also do this step in a ziploc bag. Add the coated cereal to a plastic bag, add the powdered sugar, seal the bag, and then shake it until evenly coated.

Store/Freeze

Store this Chex mix muddy buddies in an airtight container at room temperature. It will keep for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 2 months. And try it cold, it’s so good!

Sometimes it’s the simple, no-bake recipes that end up stealing the show, and this Double Peanut Butter Muddy Buddies Recipe is proof of that. Every crunchy bite is coated in double sweet peanut butter goodness, making it the perfect snack mix for holidays, game day, or just an afternoon treat with the kids.

Watch Us Make Double Peanut Butter Muddy Buddies

More Snacks to Grab by the Handful…

• Coconut Sweet Chex Mix
• Reese’s Snack Mix
• Caramel Popcorn
• Churro Chex Mix
• Classic Muddy Buddies