Healthy Chocolate Muddy Buddies
This sweet snack will be perfect while you're watching the Oscars (or any show for that matter). Make a double batch so you'll have some to take to school and work!!
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice or Corn Chex *use any low sugar square cereal
- 1/2 cup hemp hearts
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 2/3 cup chopped dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Measure cereal, hemp and nuts and mix together in a large bowl, set aside.
- Pour powered sugar and protein powder into a large resealable zip-lock bag.
- In a large saucepan over low-medium heat add peanut butter, chocolate chips and coconut oil. Stir continuously until chocolate chips have melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour cereal mixture into pot with melted chocolate mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Carefully pour coated cereal mixture into the bag with the powdered sugar and protein powder. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on parchment paper to cool completely. Make sure you let it cool for a while before putting it in a container, otherwise your mix will get soggy.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Keeping it in the fridge will keep it fresh and crunchy!