Is it wrong to admit that even as a grown up, I LOVE Muddy Buddies? It is a snack I just cannot get enough of. With all of our food allergies though we’ve had to make some modifications to make sure that they are safe for all of us. We make sure to use Rice Chex instead of a mix of Rice and Corn (since I can’t have Corn) and avoid any of the Chex varieties that have gluten in them. I also take care to buy peanut butter that is gluten free and does not contain corn syrup or any artificial ingredients. This Hot Cocoa Muddy Buddies Chex recipe is coated with a hot cocoa mix with just 3 simple ingredients that are also all natural (and contain no corn syrup or corn starch). This is the perfect winter snack for after a cold day of playing in the snow! Warm up with a bowl of Hot Cocoa Muddy Buddies and a mug of hot cocoa or coffee!
Hot Cocoa Muddy Buddies Chex Recipe
Ingredients:
- 18 oz Rice Chex Cereal
- 1 cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips – Plus 1 Cup for adding to mix
- 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter – I used All Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1/2 Cup Real Butter
- 1 tsp Real Vanilla
- 1 1/2 Cups Hot Cocoa (or about 8 packets) – I used the Pioneer Woman’s 3 ingredient Hot Cocoa mix
- 2 Cups Mini Marshmallows
How To Make Chex Muddy Buddies:
Pour cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
In a large microwave safe bowl melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter by microwaving on high for about 1 minute. Stir then return to the microwave for an additional 30 seconds or until the mixture is smooth when stirred. Add in vanilla.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal. Stir to coat the cereal well. Try to get all of the cereal evenly coated.
Add the hot cocoa and stir until well coated. You could also place the cereal mixture into a resealable plastic bag and add the hot cocoa and shake to coat.
Once the cereal is coated with the hot cocoa stir in the remaining chocolate chips and the mini marshmallows.
Store in an air tight container until ready to serve.
You could package this Gluten Free Hot Cocoa Muddy Buddies Chex Recipe into mason jars and give as a perfect holiday DIY gift as well! They are also great for winter bake sales as they are really pretty! Have you ever tried homemade Muddy Buddies?
Printable Hot Cocoa Muddy Buddy Recipe:
Gluten Free Hot Cocoa Muddy Buddies
Ingredients
- 18 oz Rice Chex Cereal
- 1 cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips plus 1 cup for adding to final mix
- 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter
- 1/2 Cup Real Butter
- 1 tsp Real Vanilla
- 1 1/2 Cups Hot Cocoa (or about 8 packets)
- 2 Cups Mini Marshmallows
Instructions
- Pour cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a large microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter by microwaving on high for about 1 minute. Stir then return to the microwave for an additional 30 seconds or until the mixture is smooth when stirred. Add in vanilla.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal. Stir to coat the cereal well. Try to get all of the cereal evenly coated.
- Add the hot cocoa and stir until well coated. You could also place the cereal mixture into a resealable plastic bag and add the hot cocoa and shake to coat.
- Once the cereal is coated with the hot cocoa stir in the remaining chocolate chips and the mini marshmallows.
- Serve and enjoy!
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This is a welcome new recipe for sweet snacks! The hot chocolate theme, complete with marshmallows is something that everyone in our house loves.
I love muddy buddies! Gluten free or not this is a great recipe for a winter snack…the family would love me for this!
Oh muddy buddies.. love the sound of that. I think my kids are going to be all over these… soon. Thanks
What a great snack idea for the kiddos and adults too!! Love that it’s gluten free – great post!
That is such a great snack for kids and love that it is gluten free. Just love the flavors as they relate to holidays 🙂