Easter Muddy Buddy Mix {aka Easter Bunny Chow}

Easter Muddy Buddy Mix

Lots of things are associated with Easter. Chocolate bunnies, Cadbury Creme Eggs, colorful candies, baskets, and the like are all part and parcel of the Easter season. The thing that I associate with the holiday more than any of those – almost as much as family – is sweet treats. Easter is a time for all kinds of delicious, colorful treats, from cupcakes and cakes to colorful Jello desserts, and of course, this Easter Muddy Buddy mix.

I’ve been making this snack mix for the Easter season for years and has become a tradition that my entire family looks forward to. It’s so sweet and filled with so many delicious flavors. It’s also super colorful, as any great Easter treat should be.

Why You’ll Love This Easter Bunny Chow Recipe

There’s a lot to love about this recipe. It’s fun. It’s easy, and it’s delicious. I mean, those three alone are enough to make anyone want to make it!

• This is a fun snack for the Easter season. It’s a sweet finger food snack that people can simply scoop into a small bowl, or grab a handful straight from the batch, and enjoy.
• It’s a great recipe for letting the kids help in the kitchen. Stirring ingredients and adding the mix-ins are both something the kids can help the adults with.
• It uses incredibly simple ingredients, which falls squarely in line with the simplicity of the dish as a whole.
• Storing leftovers is incredibly easy. Just throw them in a container and you’re done!

Variations

One of the great things about this recipe – outside of being easy and delicious, of course – is how much fun it is to play with it. One of the hallmarks of any muddy buddy mix is being able to play with the mix-in ingredients to create new and personalized variations each and every time.

• Add your favorite Easter candy to this mix. Try Cadbury Mini Eggs and even Reese’s Eggs. The sky’s the limit as long as the candy is bite-size or close. Gummies are a nice addition, as well.
• Mini marshmallows and white chocolate chips are great to add to this snack mix.
• Use your favorite Chex cereal for this recipe. It comes in a variety of flavors from Rice to Chocolate. Hit the cereal aisle and check them out.
• Add your favorite nuts of any variety. I love roasted peanuts, almonds, or pecans.

Easter Muddy Buddy Mix FAQ

If you have questions about this Easter Muddy Buddy mix, then read on. The following FAQ answers the most commonly asked questions about this recipe.

Is Bunny Chow the same as Easter Muddy Buddies?

Yes. It’s simply a different name for Easter-themed Muddy Buddy mix in much the same way that Reindeer Chow is another name for Christmas-themed Muddy Buddy mix.

Is Muddy Buddy the same as Puppy Chow?

It sure is. Muddy Buddy mix goes by several names. Its original name was Puppy Chow because, believe it or not, it was originally made by Purina. Yes, that Purina.

What else are Muddy Buddies called?

This mix was originally called Puppy Chow but it now goes by several names, depending on what region of the country you live in. Other names include:

• Puppy Chow
• Muddy Buddies
• Monkey Munch
• Muddy Munch
• Doggy Bag

How long will Muddy Buddies last?

It will last for about a week at room temperature or up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container.

Do Easter Muddy Buddies have to be refrigerated?

You don’t have to refrigerate it if you plan to eat it all within about a week. If it will take you longer than that, you should refrigerate it.

How to Store Leftover Muddy Buddies

Place your Easter Muddy Buddy mix in an air-tight container and store it at room temperature or in the refrigerator. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to 2 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.

Easter Muddy Buddy Mix Ingredients

It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this sweet Easter treat. Other than the candies, and possibly the cereal, you should have all the other ingredients in your kitchen already.

• Corn Chex cereal
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Peanut butter
• Butter
• Vanilla
• Cinnamon
• Powdered sugar
• Pastel Easter candy, M&M’s, Robin eggs
• Pretzels

How to Make Easter Muddy Buddy Mix

Making this recipe is super simple. The majority of it is simply mixing ingredients together!

Step 1: Prep

Place parchment paper or wax paper on a baking sheet and set aside. Then, add Corn Chex to a large bowl.

Step 2: Make Chocolate Mixture

Melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter over low heat in a small saucepan. Cook until melted, stirring frequently. Then, add the vanilla and cinnamon and stir to combine.

Step 3: Coat the Cereal

Pour the chocolate mixture over the Corn Chex and stir gently to coat.

Step 4: Add Powdered Sugar and Cool

After coating the cereal with chocolate, sprinkle powdered sugar over it and stir gently again to coat. Then, pour the mixture onto your prepared baking sheet, spreading it into an even layer. Let it cool completely.

Step 5: Add Mix-Ins

Store the mixture in an air-tight container until ready to serve. When ready, stir in Easter candy, M&Ms, Robin Eggs, Pretzels, and any of your other favorite mix-ins.

Try This Easter Muddy Buddies Recipe Today

This Easter Muddy Buddy mix is so easy to make, so pretty, and so tasty, it’s the perfect Easter treat. Everyone always loves it, and it will be done in a snap, getting you in and out of the kitchen in no time. Make up a single batch to keep on hand at home, or double the recipe to bring to parties. However you decide to serve it, I know you’ll make it again and again once you give it a try.

More Muddy Buddy Recipes You Might Enjoy

Valentine Puppy Chow Mix – All the classic chocolate, peanut butter, and Chex cereal combinations with the addition of Valentine theme candies and pretzels. A delicious Valentine’s day treat everyone will enjoy!

White Chocolate Puppy Chow – This puppy chow mix is made with white chocolate and powdered sugar-coated Chex cereal, mint chocolate candies, peppermint bark, chocolate chips, and pretzels.

And, here’s another snack mix, Christmas Muddy Buddies from Deliciously Seasoned that is perfect for the holidays.