Need a fast 15 minute or less munchie to feed your holiday guests this season? Try these yummy Chex lemon buddies snack mix!
Welcome to the world of tangy, sweet, and crunchy treats! Our Chex Lemon Muddy Buddies are not just a snack; they are a flavorful experience that will have your taste buds dancing. As a delightful twist on the traditional Muddy Buddies, this recipe brings together the refreshing zest of lemon with the comforting sweetness of white chocolate, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Chex Lemon Muddy Buddies are a zesty twist on a classic snack. Made with Rice Chex coated in lemon-infused white chocolate and dusted with powdered sugar, they’re a sweet, tangy, crunchy delight.
The Journey of Muddy Buddies: From Classic Chocolate to Lemony Delight
The original Muddy Buddies recipe, also known as Puppy Chow, was a delicious mix of Chex cereal, peanut butter, chocolate, and powdered sugar. The lemon variation is a relatively new addition to the Muddy Buddies family, bringing a fresh and tangy twist to this beloved snack. It’s sometimes referred to as lemon puppy chow.
How to Make Chex Lemon Buddies Snack Mix
Seriously, this recipe is one of the easiest holiday snack mixes to throw together. To get started, measure the cereal into a large bowl and set it aside. The original recipe calls for rice Chex, but this one is also good with a mixture of corn and rice Chex.
In a medium-sized microwavable bowl combine the butter, white chocolate chips, fresh grated lemon peel, and lemon juice. Nuke in the microwave for a minute, remove and stir.
Nuke it another 30 seconds, stir. If the mixture is not fully incorporated and completely smooth, nuke for another 30 seconds. Repeat until the mixture is completely melted and integrated throughout.
As you can see from the photo below, I didn’t have freshly grated lemon peel, instead, I used dried lemon peel. While the flavor is still pretty good, the Chex lemon buddies are SO MUCH BETTER with freshly grated lemon.
Pour the melted lemon mixture over the Chex cereal, gently folding the cereal until it is completely coated in the lemon chocolate mixture. Pour the entire amount of powdered sugar over the bowl.
Seal tightly with saran wrap (or you can invert a plate over the bowl, but hang on to it carefully!) Shake gently to coat the cereal well with powdered sugar.
Chex Lemon Buddies
You’ll Need:
9 c. Rice Chex Cereal
1 1/4 c. White Chocolate Chips
1/4 c. butter or margarine
4 tsp Freshly Grated Lemon Peel
2 T. Fresh lemon juice
2 c. powdered confectioners sugar
- Measure the cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
- In a medium-size glass bowl combine butter, white chocolate chips, lemon peel, and lemon juice.
- Heat in microwave on full power for one minute, remove and stir. Heat for another 30 seconds, stir. Repeat until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the Chex cereal, mixing well until completely coated.
- Pour powdered sugar over the bowl.
- Seal tightly with saran wrap (or you can invert a plate over the bowl, but hang on to it carefully!)
- Shake gently to coat the cereal well with powdered sugar.
- Store the Chex lemon buddies in a sealed container or airtight bag.
Recipe adapted from General Mills Cereal Box! If you’re looking for something sweeter, check out our cinnamon caramel churro chex mix recipe.
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Chex Lemon Buddies
Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 1 ¼ cups White Chocolate Chips
- ¼ cup butter or margarine
- 4 teaspoon Freshly Grated Lemon Peel
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups powdered confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Measure the cereal into a large bowl and set aside.9 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- In a medium-size glass bowl combine butter, white chocolate chips, lemon peel, and lemon juice.1 ¼ cups White Chocolate Chips¼ cup butter or margarine4 teaspoon Freshly Grated Lemon Peel2 Tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- Heat in microwave on full power for one minute, remove and stir. Heat for another 30 seconds, stir. Repeat until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the Chex cereal, mixing well until completely coated.
- Pour powdered sugar over the bowl.2 cups powdered confectioners sugar
- Seal tightly with saran wrap (or you can invert a plate over the bowl, but hang on to it carefully!)
- Shake gently to coat the cereal well with powdered sugar.
- Store the Chex lemon buddies in a sealed container or airtight bag.
If you altered the ingedients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cooking/baking time.
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Join the Conversation: Share Your Chex Lemon Muddy Buddies Experience
We’d love to hear about your experience making and enjoying Chex Lemon Muddy Buddies. Did you add your own twist to the recipe? Do you have any tips or tricks to share? Leave a comment below and join the conversation!
