Easter Bunny Chow (aka Muddy Buddies) is an easy no bake recipe that's perfect for Easter! Chex cereal is coated in a peanut butter and chocolate mix, and then topped with powdered sugar. Yum!
Fact: I will find any excuse to make puppy chow, and Easter is no exception! Puppy chow (aka muddy buddies) is one of my favorite desserts because not only is it so delicious - and addicting - but it's also really easy to make.
To make this a fun Easter muddy buddy variation, I added in some Easter M&Ms and mini marshmallows and it came out perfect!
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Ingredients
To make this recipe you'll need:
- Chex Cereal
- Peanut Butter (or your favorite nut butter or Nutella)
- Chocolate Chips
- Powdered Sugar
- Easter M&Ms (or pastel colors)
- Mini Marshmallows
How to Make Easter Bunny Chow
- Combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments (stir in between) until completely melted (it took me about a minute for it to completely melt)
- Pour the chex cereal into a ziploc bag, and then add the peanut butter chocolate mix. Seal the bag and shake until all the cereal is completely covered.
- Open the bag and add in about half of the powdered sugar. Seal the bag and shake until the cereal is covered. Pour in the remainder of the powdered sugar, seal the bag and shake again.
- Pour the cereal mix into a bowl and mix in the M&Ms and mini marshmallows and serve!
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What is Easter Bunny Chow?
Easter Bunny Chow is a holiday twist on Puppy Chow (also known as
Muddy Buddies). Puppy chow is a no bake dessert that is made up of Chex cereal coated in a peanut butter and chocolate cover, and then topped with powdered sugar.
Calories and Nutrition
Serving Size 1
Number of Servings 20
Calories 247 - Total Fat 11 grams - Saturated Fat 4 grams - Trans Fat 0 grams - Unsaturated Fat 6 grams - Cholesterol 1 milligrams - Sodium 145 milligrams - Carbohydrates 35 grams - Fiber 2 grams - Sugar 24 grams - Protein 4 grams
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Store Leftovers
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. I don't recommend freezing leftovers.
Recipe Variations
This recipe is super easy to customize. A few of my favorite ways are:
- Swap out the peanut butter for nutella
- Instead of Easter M&Ms, try adding in mini cadbury eggs
- Sprinkles are a fun way to make this extra festive
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Easter Bunny Chow (Muddy Buddies)
Easter Bunny Chow is the perfect no bake Easter treat! Chex cereal is coated with a delicious peanut butter chocolate mix and topped with powdered sugar. No butter or baking required!
Ingredients
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter (or your favorite nut butter)
- 7 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup Easter M&Ms (pastel colors)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments (stir in between) until completely melted (it took me about a minute for it to completely melt)
- Pour the chex cereal into a ziploc bag, and then add the peanut butter chocolate mix. Seal the bag and shake until all the cereal is completely covered.
- Open the bag and add in about half of the powdered sugar. Seal the bag and shake until the cereal is covered. Pour in the remainder of the powdered sugar, seal the bag and shake again.
- Pour the cereal mix into a bowl and mix in the M&Ms and mini marshmallows and serve!
Notes
- The chocolate and peanut butter can also be melted on the stove top. Add them into a sauce pan and set on low heat, stirring until melted (about 5 minutes)
- To make this recipe extra fun, you could also add in some mini pretzels and/or sprinkles!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 247Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 145mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 2gSugar: 24gProtein: 4g
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