Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Measure out 9 cups of Rice Chex into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract once melted.
- Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Chex. Gently fold with a spatula to coat all the cereal evenly.
- In a Ziploc bag, whisk together the powdered sugar and strawberry cake mix (or strawberry powder). Add the coated cereal and shake vigorously for about 60 seconds until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Sift the coated cereal through a coarse-mesh sieve or colander to remove excess powder. Spread the muddy buddies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to set.
- While the mix is still slightly tacky, toss in your optional M&Ms, mini pretzels, or dried berries. Allow the mix to set for 20 minutes at room temperature before serving or packaging.
Notes
With a quick, no-bake preparation, these Strawberry Muddy Buddies provide a fun, colorful snack that's perfect for gifting, parties, or a festive addition to your snack table. The mix is light and crunchy with a sweet, tart finish from the strawberry dust and white chocolate coating.
