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Vegan Muddy Buddies

Vegan Muddy Buddies is made with vegan chocolate chips, vegan butter, and rice chex cereal.

Prep
20 min
Total
20 min
Original yield
Serves 15
Ingredients
6 listed

Make it part of your week

Estimating…
DessertsAmericanPrep: 16–30 minutesTotal: 30 minutes or less
Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Desserts
Cuisine
American
Preparation & total time
Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Follow the microwave stages

Use the settings, sequence and checks specified for the microwave.

Get to know the ingredients

rice chex cereal

In the method: Add the cereal to a large bowl.

vegan chocolate chips

In the method: To a microwave safe bowl, add the vegan chocolate chips, peanut butter and vegan butter.

creamy peanut butter

In the method: To a microwave safe bowl, add the vegan chocolate chips, peanut butter and vegan butter.

Let’s make it

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MAKE IT YOURS

Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 15. Original quantities shown.

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  • Ingredient noteSource: 7 cups rice chex cereal
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 1/2 cups vegan chocolate chips
  • Ingredient noteSource: 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • Ingredient noteSource: 6 tablespoons vegan butter (salted)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Ingredient noteSource: 4 cups powdered sugar (you may use less)

How to make it

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Make room for Vegan Muddy Buddies

Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Enjoy immediately.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: Add the cereal to a large bowl.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Use the settings, sequence and checks specified for the microwave.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring well in between, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is creamy and smooth.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 15. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Additional recipe notes

Store leftover muddy buddies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. If needed, leave out the vegan butter. Peanut allergy? Try almond or sunflower seed butter instead.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: noracooks.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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