Name: Valentine Muddy Buddies from the Pot
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Valentine Muddy Buddies is a crunchy, creamy mix of peanut butter and chocolate-coated cereal, dusted in sugar and speckled with Valentine-colored M&M’s!

Best Valentine Muddy Buddies

It is satisfying to Muddy Buddies (you might know them as Puppy Chow) in my house! I even created these no-bake Muddy Buddy Bars for a fun twist.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I had the reliable excuse to whip up another batch of one of a reliable treats.

It’s my go-to recipe (the best I’ve ever tried), but with a festive twist—Valentine’s M&M’s and pink sprinkle sugar! The reliable way to celebrate and show someone you love them!

All the ingredients laid out for straightforward assembly.

Valentine Muddy Buddies Ingredients

Corn Chex Cereal: You can also use Rice Chex if you prefer.
Creamy Peanut Butter: Avoid natural peanut butter to keep it from being too oily.
Chocolate Chips: Choose high-quality for better melt and flavor; milk for sweetness, semi-sweet for depth.
Unsalted Butter: Lets you control how salty it gets.
Salt: A little bit helps bring out the flavors.
Powdered Sugar: This is for the sugar coating!
Pink Sparkling Sugar: You can also throw in some V-day sprinkles!
Valentine-themed M&Ms: Or just use the red ones from a regular pack.

Melting together chocolate, peanut butter, butter, & salt then adding that to the cereal for Valentine Muddy Buddies.

How To Make Valentine Muddy Buddies

Cereal: Use a big bowl to avoid spilling when mixing.
Pb-Chocolate Mixture: Stir every 20 seconds to prevent burning the chocolate.
Coat Cereal: Use a spatula to stir gently and keep the cereal whole.
Sugar Coating: Use two bags if it doesn’t fit.
Mix-Ins: Let the cereal cool a little before adding the M&Ms so they don’t melt.

Quick Tip

Be Gentle: Shake the cereal gently with the melted chocolate in the bag to evenly coat and keep from crushing the cereal.

Adding the mix into a plastic bag and mixing in sugar with it.

Storage

What To Do With Leftovers

Store Valentine Muddy Buddies in an airtight container at room temp. For longer shelf life, freeze in a sealed container or bag. Enjoy straight from the freezer for a satisfying treat!