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Nutella Muddy Buddies
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Nutella Muddy Buddies are quick to prepare, addicting to eat, and feeds a crowd. Make this delicious twist on classic party food for your next gathering or yourself!
Nutella Muddy Buddies
Updated 2/15/2018- Hi Everyone, I recently updated the photos on this post and republished it. I removed the old photos and put the new photos in it. I originally posted this recipe October 30th, 2015. Most of the rest of copy on this post is the same. Enjoy!
I played soccer for 9 years, from 4th grade through senior year in high school and my first experience with Muddy Buddies (also called, "Puppy Chow") was from sampling the snacks moms would bring to share with the team after practice or a game.
I came up with this Nutella version to decorate my husband Eric's birthday cake since he loves cereal and we both love Nutella.
Ingredients
- 9 cups rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup Nutella
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups confectioner's sugar
Kitchen Tools
- measuring spoons and cups
- mixing bowls
- silicone baking spatula
Why This Recipe Rocks
Nutella and chocolate lovers rejoice!
I include more chocolate and Nutella to give more clumps of chocolate goodness.
This recipe uses a whole box of cereal and yields enough to feed a crowd or a hungry soccer team!
If you make “Nutella Muddy Buddies” and post a picture on social media, be sure to #lifeslittlesweets and link back to the post, thank you in advance!
Helpful Tools for Nutella Muddy Buddies
- mixing bowls
- baking spatula
- Dutch oven or medium saucepan
- measuring spoons and cups
I know you will love this fun, easy recipe!
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Nutella Muddy Buddies
Yield:
18 servings
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
10 minutes
Nutella Muddy Buddies are quick to prepare, addicting to eat and feeds a crowd. Make this delicious twist on a classic party food for your next gathering or yourself!
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, over low-medium heat, melt the chocolate chips Nutella and unsalted butter and stir until combined. Add in the vanilla and stir. Remove from heat.
- Add in 9 cups rice Chex cereal and gently stir until coated.
- In a large mixing bowl, add 1 ½ cups confectioner's sugar. Pour in the cereal mixture. Mix until the cereal is completely coated with sugar. Add more confectioner's sugar, if necessary. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutella: Alternately, you can do ¼ cup Nutella and ¼ cup peanut butter for a more salty-sweet flavor
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 18 Serving Size: ½ cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 81Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 1g
Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.
- Updated & republished: 6/10/2024, 12/23/2024
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Sarah says
Finally! A muddy buddy recipe without peanut butter! I'm always so tempted to grab a big handful of muddy buddy when someone brings it to a function, but have to stop myself on account of, you know, peanuts sending me into casual anaphylaxis. Awesome recipe!
Sara says
Hi Sarah, yes, I wanted to provide an alternate muddy buddy recipe but something equally as tasty, thank you for visiting!
Tracy @ Served from Scratch says
Yum!! Anything with Nutella, I'm in!
Sara says
Hi Tracy, yeah I agree and Nutella especially speaks to me during the Fall and Winter.
Manal Obieda says
I like this a lot...I will be trying and referring to your blog!! Pinned 🙂
Sara says
Hi Manal, thank you so much for the pin! I am glad you like the recipe!
Derek says
Looks like a big mess of awesome. Great one Sara!
Sara says
Hi Derek, yes, this can be messy, I would suggest making sure there's enough butter or coconut oil in the mixture to ensure smoothness and using a big enough bowl and a good baking spatula, a.k.a, the right equipment, thank you for visiting! 🙂
Cristie | Little Big H says
What a treat - yum!
Sara says
Thanks Cristie!
Shadi says
Such a wonderful idea! I love nutella and these will definitely make me happy!
Sara says
Thank you so much, I am really glad you like them, thank you for stopping by!
Hillary Reeves says
These were my FAVORITE treat as a kid. And with Nutella!? Too good to be true.
Sara says
Thanks Hillary! I know they are so good because they are homemade!
J @ Bless Her Heart Y'all says
This may be the best combination ever! I love muddy buddies and I love Nutella! Girl, you hit this one on the head! Pinning for sure!
Sara says
Hi J, so glad to hear that you share my love of Nutella, the stuff is amazing! Thank you for pinning and visiting!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Ooh you had me at nutella! Thanks for linking up with us for Fabulous Foodie Fridays, have a great week!
Sara says
Hi Lauren, thank you so much!
Autumn | It's Autumn's Life says
You had me at Nutella! 😉 This looks so yummy!
Sara says
I know isn't it the best stuff?
Janelle says
These look delicious! The ice dusting gives it a snowy holiday feel too, will try these for my kids' Christmas party! Thank you!
Sara says
Thank you Janelle! I hope you like them, they are popular with adults and kids alike!
Teresa says
They sure look delicious! You can't go wrong with nutella!
Sara says
Thank you Teresa!
Janice says
Neat recipe! I'd never heard of "muddy buddies" before. Maybe it's 'cause I live in Montreal 😉
Patty says
I don't see the recipe. Is there a link that I'm not seeing?
Sara says
Hi Patty, thank you so much for saying something, I am not sure what happened here, it was there before, I will work on this to fix the post asap! Best, ~Sara
Patty says
Thanks so much, Sara! My Nutella loving heart is anxious to make them. 🙂
Sara says
Hi Patty, it's all fixed, thank you for your patience and thank you for bringing this to my attention! Have a great weekend!
Patty says
Thanks for getting fixed so quickly. Now I'll be ready for World Nutella Day tomorrow. 💜
Sara says
You are very welcome!
Patty says
Nutella deliciousness!
Sara says
I'm so glad you like the recipe Patty, you are inspiring me to make them again soon!
Dana Joyce Bishop says
This is what my granddaughter wants for her birthday instead of a cake. So guess what I'm making tomorrow she will be 20 years old. Happy birthday MACY
Sara Maniez says
Thank you for sharing!