Muddy Buddies

These Strawberry Muddy Buddies are crunchy, sweet, and bursting with fruity flavour—a perfect snack for movie nights, parties, or just because!

ingredients:

• 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 1 ½ cups freeze-dried strawberries
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• ½ cup strawberry-flavoured cake mix (or powdered strawberry drink mix for an extra fruity punch)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Prep a large bowl: Pour the Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl and set it aside.
2. Process the strawberries: Place freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor and pulse until they form a fine powder. Set aside.
3. Melt the white chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
4. Coat the cereal: Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal. Gently stir to coat all the cereal pieces evenly.
5. Add the strawberry powder: Immediately sprinkle the powdered freeze-dried strawberries over the coated cereal. Stir to combine so the strawberry flavour adheres well.
6. Finish with cake mix and powdered sugar: Mix the powdered sugar and strawberry cake mix in a separate bowl. Pour this mixture over the cereal and toss until every piece is coated in a delicious strawberry-powdered sugar blend.
7. Cool and serve: Spread the Strawberry Muddy Buddies on a baking sheet to cool for 10-15 minutes. Once cooled, enjoy!

Chef Grace’s Tips:

• Add a twist: Mix some mini marshmallows or strawberry yoghurt chips for extra texture.
• Storage: Keep the Strawberry Muddy Buddies in an airtight container for up to a week (if they last that long!).