Chex Mix Recipes for everyone to enjoy! This compilation of our favorite Chex Mix Dessert Recipes from Lemon Muddy Buddies to Easy Peppermint Chex Mix is sure to be just what you’re wanting for summer fun or holiday parties!
Chex Mix recipes are some of our favorites! They’re so simple to make as they’re no-bake (usually!) with fewer steps. Simple, easy treats made with Chex cereal are perfect for any type of gathering. Enjoy some of our favorites!
One of the most popular snacks and desserts made with Chex Mix cereal is Muddy Buddies, or Puppy Chow depending on where you are the same recipe can go by many different names. Below you’ll find a ton of incredible mouth watering recipes for muddy buddies and Chex snack mix! Perfect for those with a sweet tooth as there are so many variations and flavors it’s hard to pick just one!
Who invented Muddy Buddies?
A difficult question to answer as General Mills says the recipe was created in 2002 but midwesterners swear puppy chow recipes have been around since the 60’s. Either way, we’re all thankful for this treat being invented because let’s face it- it’s simple, easy, and downright delicious!
Why is it called Puppy Chow?
I promise, this is not a treat for your dog, and is not made up of any dog food-like substances, but the name can feel offputting. Truth be told it’s only called puppy chow because it sort of resembles dog food. But a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, so no matter what this dish is called, it doesn’t change the fact that it’s awesome.
As I said, it goes by many different names including but not limited to- puppy chow, monkey munch, reindeer chow (for the holidays) and muddy buddies. Depending on where you’re at it’s called something different.
Lemon Muddy Buddies
Lemon Muddy Buddy recipe made with lemon pudding mix, sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate and powdered sugar. These bite-sized lemon treats are a huge crowd pleaser! See the full recipe for Lemon Muddy Buddies here.
LEMON MUDDY BUDDIES
Ingredients
- 6 cups rice Chex cereal
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 3 oz instant lemon pudding mix small box
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, measure cereal and set aside.
- In a small saucepan combine butter, white chocolate chips, heavy whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk over medium heat.
- Continue stirring until smooth, add the pudding mix and stir to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Pour over cereal and carefully stir to coat.
- Toss with powdered sugar. If you add sugar a 1/2 C at a time then it's easier to coat the cereal.
- Spread onto a baking tray until cooled completely. Store in an airtight container.
Funfetti Chex Mix Recipe
Funfetti Chex Mix is a sweet & crunchy, no bake cereal dessert that is loaded with that birthday cake flavor. With only 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes of work, this is you’re new go-to Chex mix! See the full recipe for Funfetti Chex Mix here.
Easy Peppermint Chex Mix
Peppermint Chex Mix made with only 3 ingredients in a few minutes! A simple recipe for a festive, sweet peppermint treat that’s perfect for holiday parties. See the recipe for Easy Peppermint Chex Mix here.
Strawberry Lemonade Chex Mix
Strawberry Lemonade Chex Mix made easy in under 10 minutes with just 3 ingredients! Great flavor and everyone loves munching on this fun Chex Mix. Simple Chex mix recipe with strawberry lemon flavors perfect for any day that needs a little more fun! See the full recipe for Strawberry Lemonade Chex Mix here.
White Chocolate Chex Mix
White Chocolate Chex Mix is made with cereal, pretzels, peanuts and M&Ms all coated in white chocolate. This easy chex mix recipe is salty and sweet and comes together in less than 5 minutes! See the full recipe for White Chocolate Chex Mix here.
Mint Muddy Buddies
Mint Muddy Buddies are made in just a few minutes with only 5 ingredients! The chocolate mint coating is made by melting Andes mints – so easy and delicious! See the full recipe for Mint Muddy Buddies here.
Gooey Holiday Chex Mix
Holiday Chex Mix is a classic favorite, and you can’t ever go wrong when you combine cereal, chocolate, nuts, and coconut! See the full recipe for Gooey Holiday Chex Mix here.
Strawberry Valentine Chex Mix
Strawberry Valentine Chex Mix is a delicious snack treat that is fun to make and perfectly festive for Valentine’s Day! White chocolate coated Chex Mix cereal with added candies make the perfect sweet treat to share and eat. See the full recipe for Strawberry Valentine Chex Mix here.
Banana Cream Pie Muddy Buddies
If you like banana cream pie, you have to try these Banana Cream Pie Muddy Buddies! They’re so good. They’re perfect for picnics or parties. Enjoy! See the full recipe for Banana Cream Pie Muddy Buddies here.
White Chocolate Gingerbread Chex Mix
This quick and easy White Chocolate Gingerbread Chex Mix is a result of combining two holiday favorites: Chex mix and Gingerbread. The result is a simple and sweet holiday mix that everyone loves! See the full recipe for White Chocolate Gingerbread Chex Mix here.
Caramel Nut Snack Mix
Caramel Nut Snack Mix is a crunchy combination of Chex cereal, nuts and M&M’s that’s so delicious your whole family will love it!
Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow from I am Baker
Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow (aka Muddy Buddies) is an easy alternative to get that Snickerdoodle cookie taste in a fun and powdery way! See the full recipe for Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow here.
Kit Kat Muddy Buddies from Crazy For Crust
With only 5 ingredients these Kit Kat Muddy Buddies are an easy sweet Chex Mix everyone is addicted to. This is one of our favorite puppy chow flavors – without peanut butter! See the full recipe for Kit Kat Muddy Buddies here.
Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow from Sally’s Baking Addiction
In this Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow a favorite puppy chow snack mix gets a festive twist with pumpkin spices and candy pumpkins. See the full recipe for Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow here.
Twix Muddy Buddies from The Recipe Critic
These Twix Muddy Buddies are delicious and addicting Muddy Buddies that taste just like a Twix Bar! See the full recipe for Twix Muddy Buddies here.
Reese’s Muddy Buddies from I Heart Naptime
Reese’s Muddy Buddies – a fun twist on the classic favorite with the addition of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Reese’s Pieces! Such an easy treat that is loved by kids and adults! See the full recipe for Reese’s Muddy Buddies here.
Brownie Batter Puppy Chow from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
Tasty, fun, and completely addictive, this ultra-chocolate Brownie Batter Puppy Chow is my favorite variation on the popular, indulgent little snack! See the full recipe for Brownie Batter Puppy Chow here.
Key Lime Pie Muddy Buddies from I Wash You Dry
Key Lime Pie Muddy Buddies – I infused the powdered sugar coating with lemon and lime gelatin powder! If you didn’t know this already, write it down, when you mix equal amounts lemon juice with lime juice you get a pretty darn close replica to key lime juice. See the full recipe for Key Lime Pie Muddy Buddies here.
Cinnamon Churro Chex Mix from Six Sisters Stuff
Cinnamon Churro Chex Mix – if you love churros like I do, you are going to want to have this recipe in your life. I found the cinnamon chips at Walmart, but they can be tricky to find when it’s not the holiday season, so stock up if you can! See the full recipe for Cinnamon Chex Mix here.
Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies from Lil’ Luna
Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies! These could be the greatest treats ever invented. They take minutes to make, they only consist of a few ingredients and they’re completely addicting! See the full recipe for Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies here.
Strawberry Shortcake Muddy Buddies from Lemon Tree Dwelling
Strawberry Shortcake Muddy Buddies combine the sweet flavors of strawberry shortcake with the amazing crunch of muddy buddies in a delicious treat that screams SUMMER! See the full recipe for Strawberry Shortcake Muddy Buddies here.
Chex Mix Recipes the best no-bake treats made with Chex cereal, for everyone to enjoy! Our favorite Chex Mix Dessert Recipes from Lemon Muddy Buddies to Easy Peppermint Chex Mix is sure to be just what you’re wanting for summer fun or holiday parties!
Sandra Criss says
I would love the recipe for peanut butter bars with chocolate on top. A friend used to make them for
us back in 1962, I think and we loved them. You show them on the advertising page for your company
I have tried to find the recipe several times, and was not sucessful.
Help, please and thank you.
Sandra Cross
Kaylie says
Hi Sandra, I think the bars you are talking about are the ones from the link I will share below. If you pull it up and they aren’t the ones you are looking for, please let me know. There are a few other recipes that might be what you are talking about.
https://butterwithasideofbread.com/no-bake-peanut-butter-bars/