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    Meals » Recipes » Desserts

    Easy OREO Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies)

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jul 24, 2023 by Dee

    Easy OREO Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies) made with Chex cereal, peanut butter, chocolate, powdered sugar and Oreo cookies is a delicious sweet salty snack for humans. Once you start munching, it's hard to stop! via @meamel

    Easy OREO Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies) made with Chex cereal, peanut butter, chocolate, powdered sugar and Oreo cookies is a delicious salty sweet snack for humans. Once you start munching, it's hard to stop!

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    bowl of Oreo puppy chow (muddy buddies) with Oreo cookies.
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    • Oreo Muddy Buddies Ingredients
    • How to Make Oreo Puppy Chow
    • How to Store Oreo Puppy Chow
    • Recipe Variations
    • Expert Tips
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    This Oreo puppy chow recipe is a fun twist on the traditional puppy chow recipe made with Chex cereal. You may know this as muddy buddies. It's basically Chex cereal, peanut butter, chocolate and powdered sugar. It's super easy to make, and the kids love it.

    We started making this Oreo snack mix when we brought our new puppy home -- a few years ago now. Since we have 2 black and white dogs, it's definitely a family favorite!

    You can make different versions of classic muddy buddies, which is what we did here. We used two different kinds of Chex cereal, and we also added mini OREO cookies since the puppy is mostly black with some white spots.

    My youngest actually suggested this as a name, but Bailey won out. And, we all really like OREOs.

    This salty sweet snack is definitely meant for humans, not dogs. Some people call it puppy chow because the coated cereal resembles Purina puppy chow. For more puppy chow recipes, try my White Chocolate Puppy Chow and Fall Puppy Chow next!

    chex mix, peanut butter, Oreo cookies, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla and chocolate chips

    Oreo Muddy Buddies Ingredients

    There are just a few simple ingredients in Oreo muddy buddies. You can find them in your local grocery store.

    • Rice Chex cereal -- I use chocolate Chex cereal, which has a mix of chocolate and plain rice cereal
    • Peanut butter -- Creamy peanut butter coats the cereal
    • Chocolate chips -- Semi sweet chocolate chips as milk chocolate chips are too sweet for this recipe
    • Powdered sugar -- or confectioners' sugar, adds sweetness
    • Vanilla extract -- adds flavor
    • Butter -- to melt with the chocolate chips
    • Mini Oreos -- mix into the puppy chow. Break some up and leave some whole.

    How to Make Oreo Puppy Chow

    First, melt chocolate, butter and peanut butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat the mixture in 30-second intervals, mixing after each interval.

    It usually takes 1 minute 30 seconds in my microwave.

    Then, stir the vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture.

    melt semi sweet chocolate chips, butter and peanut butter in large mixing bowl.

    Next, add the rice Chex to the melted chocolate. Use a spatula or large spoon to stir well until the cereal pieces are fully coated with the chocolate.

    stir chex cereal into melted chocolate in large bowl.

    Making the puppy chow is easy and fun. When it comes time to coat the mix with powdered sugar, you put the chocolate-coated cereal into a large zip-top bag and shake, shake, shake.

    You can even do a little dance if you want! My kids love helping with this part!

    shake powdered sugar in puppy chow in ziploc bag

    Finally, pour the coated cereal into a large bowl. Add the mini Oreo cookies, and stir the mixture well.

    On a side note, this isn't the same as Cookies and Cream puppy chow. That recipe is slightly different, and to be honest, I'm not a huge fan of that flavor. This one is just mainly extra OREO cookies to the basic recipe, but the flavor is awesome!

    add mini oreo cookies to chex mixture.

    How to Store Oreo Puppy Chow

    Store the puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature. You can refrigerate the mixture if your house is too warm.

    It keeps for about 1 week before the cereal starts to get soft. You can freeze muddy buddies for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.

    easy-oreo-puppy-chow-recipe

    Recipe Variations

    Use white chocolate chips or chopped up cookies and cream candy bars in place of semi-sweet chocolate chips. This will give you more of a cookies and cream muddy buddies.

    For even more Oreo flavor, crush up some of the chocolate sandwich cookies, and add the crumbs to the powdered sugar.

    Use different flavor Oreos instead of regular Oreos. Golden Oreos or chocolate Oreos are great choices.

    easy-oreo-puppy-chow-recipe in white bowl

    Expert Tips

    Always microwave chocolate chips in intervals so that they melt evenly.

    If you don't want to use a microwave, use a double boiler on the stove.

    Use a large resealable plastic bag to coat the cereal with powdered sugar. Just don't forget to close it!

    Recipe

    Oreo puppy chow (Muddy Buddies) with Oreo cookies in a serving bowl.

    Easy OREO Puppy Chow

    Published by Dee
    Easy OREO Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies) made with Chex cereal, peanut butter, chocolate, powdered sugar and Oreo cookies is a delicious salty sweet snack for humans. Once you start munching, it's hard to stop!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 minute min
    Total Time 11 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 149 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 9 cups Chocolate Chex rice cereal
    • ½ cup smooth peanut butter
    • ¼ cup butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 2 cups mini OREO cookies

    Instructions
     

    • In a large mixing bowl, heat the butter, peanut butter, chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted
    • Stir in vanilla, then stir in the Chex cereal, and mix until completely coated with chocolate mixture
    • Transfer the cereal mix to a large zip-top bag, add the powdered sugar, and shake until fully coated
    • Pour into a large bowl, add the mini OREOs, and allow to cool. Store in airtight container

    Notes

    Cook time may vary with different microwaves. It takes about 1 minute 30 seconds to melt chocolate mixture in mine. Always melt chocolate in 30-second intervals, not all at once.
    Use a double boiler on the stove if you don't have a microwave.
    Use a large Ziploc bag to easily coat the cereal. You can do this in batches if needed.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 139gProtein: 16gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 863mgPotassium: 585mgFiber: 15gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 1340IUVitamin C: 14.6mgCalcium: 263mgIron: 36.7mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    Someone wishes she could actually have a taste, poor puppy!

    white and black lab mix puppy

    She already know that good stuff happens when Mom takes out the camera. And, whenever I go into the kitchen, she runs after me -- smart pup!

    So, if you want an easy snack for the kids, a party, movie night or for yourself, try this easy OREO puppy chow. But be warned -- It's slightly addicting!

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    Recipe published in 2016 and updated in 2023.

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    1. Kendall says

      August 08, 2023 at 7:04 pm

      I love any puppy chow/Chex mix recipe!! So good for school snacks and Summer parties!!
      Also that puppy is so adorable ❤️5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 08, 2023 at 10:02 pm

        Thanks! The puppy says thank you !

    2. Kylie says

      August 01, 2023 at 9:17 pm

      Saw these on your Instagram and just knew I had to make a batch. I’m glad I did because it was so yummy! I’ll definitely be making these year round😊5 stars

      Reply
    3. Sherry says

      July 25, 2023 at 10:28 am

      Found this last night and already made it today! What a great mixture of flavors! The kids will eat this in no time!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 25, 2023 at 6:41 pm

        So glad you liked the puppy chow! Thanks for the wonderful review.

    4. Miz Helen says

      July 15, 2016 at 6:06 am

      This is a great snack for a lazy summer weekend. I really appreciate you sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and hope you have a great weekend!
      Come Back Soon,
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
    5. Colleen says

      July 15, 2016 at 5:34 am

      I say yes, yes, yes to the puppy chow & that cute little puppy!

      Reply
    6. Erin - Suburban Simplicity says

      July 10, 2016 at 10:07 pm

      Looks so yummy, Dee! That puppy is so cute, no wonder you had to make some puppy chow! Pinned and Stumbled!

      Reply
    7. Amy Stafford says

      July 10, 2016 at 6:29 pm

      I have never had puppy chow. It is time.

      Reply
    8. Jill says

      July 10, 2016 at 5:24 pm

      This looks so good! I pinned and can't wait to make it!

      Jill
      Doused In Pink5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 11, 2016 at 3:08 pm

        Thank you so much, Jill. Let me know how you like them! 🙂

    9. Joanie @ ZagLeft says

      July 10, 2016 at 1:45 pm

      My daughter loves making puppy chow. I can't wait to show her this recipe - I love the addition of oreo's!

      Reply
    10. melanie says

      July 10, 2016 at 9:03 am

      Great as crunchy toppings for ice cream!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 10, 2016 at 1:33 pm

        Great minds! We love adding this to ice cream! 🙂

    11. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

      July 10, 2016 at 7:16 am

      Looks like your puppy is ready to "chow down" on your puppy chow!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 10, 2016 at 1:33 pm

        She definitely would have if I let her! 🙂

    12. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

      July 10, 2016 at 7:15 am

      My husband would be sooooo in love with this! I can't wait to make it for him!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 10, 2016 at 1:34 pm

        The kids got most of it, but the Hubs likes it too! 😉

    13. Krista says

      July 09, 2016 at 9:37 am

      This is every kids dream snack!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 10, 2016 at 1:35 pm

        It really is, and it's so hard to stop once you've started!

    14. carrie @ frugal foodie mama says

      July 09, 2016 at 8:36 am

      LOVE that you made puppy chow with Oreos! 🙂 I mean, how can you possibly go wrong with that??

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 10, 2016 at 1:36 pm

        I think Oreos make everything better. 🙂

    15. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      July 08, 2016 at 2:03 pm

      I feel like going WOOF! I want that....

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 09, 2016 at 12:14 am

        That's exactly what my kids said about it. 🙂

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