This festive St. Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow (also known as Muddy Buddies) features a lucky combination of vibrant green peanut butter-coated cereal and shimmering gold-dusted bites. It’s the perfect no-bake treat for school parties, leprechaun-themed celebrations, or a cozy holiday movie night.
White Almond Bark – 24 ounces (divided 18oz and 6oz)
Rice Chex Cereal – 11 cups (divided 8 cups and 3 cups)
Creamy Peanut Butter – 1/2 cup
Green Food Coloring – 5-10 drops or gel equivalent
Powdered Sugar – 1 cup
Gold Sanding Sugar – 1/4 cup
Prepare Pans: Line two large half-sheet pans with parchment paper or wax paper and set them aside.
Prepare Green Cereal: Place 8 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a very large mixing bowl.
Melt Green Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 18 ounces of chopped almond bark and 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter. Microwave for 60 seconds, stir, and continue in 30-second bursts until smooth.
Color the Coating: Stir in green food coloring until the mixture reaches your desired “clover” green shade.
Coat Green Pieces: Pour the green mixture over the 8 cups of cereal. Fold gently until every piece is covered.
Add Sugar: Add the powdered sugar to the bowl and fold for 3-5 minutes until the green shows through and the pieces are dry and separated. Spread on the first sheet pan.
Prepare Gold Cereal: Place 3 cups of Rice Chex in a separate mixing bowl.
Melt Gold Coating: Melt the remaining 6 ounces of almond bark in the microwave until smooth.
Coat Gold Pieces: Pour the melted bark over the cereal and stir until coated. Spread onto the second sheet pan.
Add Gold Sparkle: Immediately sprinkle the gold sanding sugar over the wet white cereal, tossing gently to cover all sides.
Cool and Mix: Let both pans sit for 30-60 minutes (or refrigerate for 15 minutes) until set. Break apart any clumps and combine the green and gold pieces in a large serving bowl.
• Use gel food coloring for the most vibrant green without thinning the almond bark.
• Ensure the powdered sugar is folded in thoroughly; it will eventually “soak” in slightly to reveal the green color.
• Store in an airtight container to keep the cereal crunchy.
Find it online: https://pinchofwarmthbakes.com/st-patricks-day-puppy-chow/