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Banana Pudding Muddy Buddies Recipe

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This Banana Pudding Muddy Buddies recipe is a delicious twist on the classic snack mix, combining crispy rice cereal coated in creamy almond bark and banana pudding flavor, dusted with powdered sugar and crushed vanilla wafers for an irresistible sweet treat. Perfect for parties, snacks, or dessert, it comes together quickly and requires no baking.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Mix

  • 6 cups rice Chex cereal

Coating

  • 6 oz (3 squares) almond bark candy melts

Dry Mix

  • 3.4 oz instant banana pudding mix
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Extras

  • 8 vanilla wafers

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cereal: Add the 6 cups of rice Chex cereal to a large mixing bowl and set aside, making sure the bowl is large enough to comfortably hold cereal and coating.
  2. Melt the Almond Bark: Place 6 oz of almond bark candy melts in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir thoroughly. Continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, stirring after each until the almond bark is fully melted and smooth.
  3. Coat the Cereal: Pour the melted almond bark evenly over the cereal in the large bowl. Stir well to ensure that the majority of the cereal pieces are fully coated with the candy melt.
  4. Mix Powdered Sugar and Pudding: In a gallon-sized zip-top bag, combine the 1 cup powdered sugar and 3.4 oz instant banana pudding mix. Seal the bag and shake or mix well to combine.
  5. Coat Cereal with Dry Mix: While the cereal and almond bark mixture is still wet and hasn’t hardened, carefully add it to the zip-top bag with the dry mixture. Seal tightly and shake thoroughly to coat all the cereal evenly.
  6. Crush Vanilla Wafers: Place the 8 vanilla wafers into a food processor or blender. Pulse until finely crushed into crumbs.
  7. Add Vanilla Wafers to Mix: Add the crushed vanilla wafers to the zip-top bag containing the coated cereal and powdered mix. Seal again and shake well to blend the cookie crumbs through the mixture.
  8. Set and Serve: Spread the coated cereal mixture in a single layer on parchment paper to allow it to harden and dry completely. Once set, serve your Banana Pudding Muddy Buddies and enjoy this sweet, crunchy snack!

Notes

  • Ensure the almond bark is melted smoothly to prevent any lumps in the coating.
  • Shake gently but thoroughly to coat the cereal evenly without breaking it excessively.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  • For a stronger banana flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of banana extract to the melted almond bark before mixing.
  • Use wax or parchment paper to prevent sticking while the mixture sets.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/banana-pudding-muddy-buddies-recipe/