Reindeer Chow

Get ready to delight your holiday crowd with Reindeer Chow, a festive twist on the classic Muddy Buddies snack mix. This no-bake treat combines crunchy Rice Chex cereal coated in a rich blend of melted chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla, all dusted with a generous layer of powdered sugar for a satisfyingly sweet finish. Perfectly customizable, you can add holiday-themed sprinkles, mini pretzels, or red and green M&Ms for extra festive flair. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is the ultimate Christmas party snack or edible gift idea. Whip up a batch of this irresistibly crunchy, chocolatey, and peanut buttery goodness to spread holiday cheer!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup Holiday-themed sprinkles (optional)
• 1 cup Mini pretzels (optional)
• 1 cup Red and green M&Ms (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Measure out the Rice Chex cereal and place it into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter.

Step 3

Microwave the chocolate, peanut butter, and butter mixture on high for 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. This should take about 1-2 minutes total.

Step 4

Stir in the vanilla extract to the melted chocolate mixture.

Step 5

Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal and use a spatula to gently fold and toss the cereal until evenly coated.

Step 6

Transfer the coated cereal into a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag or a large lidded container.

Step 7

Add the powdered sugar to the bag or container, seal it tightly, and shake vigorously until all the cereal pieces are coated in powdered sugar.

Step 8

If using holiday-themed sprinkles, mini pretzels, or red and green M&Ms, gently fold them into the powdered sugar-coated cereal mix.

Step 9

Spread the finished Reindeer Chow onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool and set for about 10 minutes.

Step 10

Transfer the Reindeer Chow to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1263.9 grams (1263.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4648

Total Fat 157.10g	201%
Saturated Fat 65.20g	326%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 4849mg	211%
Total Carbohydrate 765.40g	278%
Dietary Fiber 42.40g	151%
Total Sugars 408.30g
Protein 73.20g	146%

Vitamin D 640IU	3200%
Calcium 1350mg	104%
Iron 82mg	454%
Potassium 2239mg	48%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.7%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 64.2%