People Chow

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this irresistible People Chow recipe—a crunchy, chocolatey, and peanut buttery treat that's perfect for snacking or sharing! Made with crispy Rice Chex cereal, a luscious blend of melted semi-sweet chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla, all generously coated in powdered sugar, this no-bake delight is as easy to make as it is addictive. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleasing snack mix is ideal for parties, movie nights, or holiday gifting. Plus, it stores well for up to a week, making it a convenient make-ahead option. Whether you call it "Muddy Buddies" or just delicious, this recipe is a guaranteed favorite.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 5 min
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 12 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

6 items

• 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups Powdered sugar

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Place the Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.

2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and unsalted butter.

3. Microwave the mixture at 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until it is completely melted and smooth (approximately 1-2 minutes total).

4. Stir the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture.

5. Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Chex cereal and gently fold with a spatula until the cereal is evenly coated.

6. Transfer the coated cereal into a large resealable plastic bag or a lidded container.

7. Add the powdered sugar to the bag or container, seal it tightly, and shake vigorously until the cereal is evenly coated in powdered sugar.

8. Spread the coated cereal onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool and set for 15 minutes.

9. Once cooled, transfer the People Chow into a serving bowl or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (105.9g)

Calories		448
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		13.9 g	18%
	Saturated Fat	5.8 g	29%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		11 mg	4%
Sodium		590 mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate		79.0 g	29%
	Dietary Fiber	2.8 g	10%
	Total Sugars	27.7 g
Protein		8.0 g	16%
Vitamin D		4.6 mcg	23%
Calcium		303 mg	23%
Iron		18.9 mg	105%
Potassium		143 mg	3%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1503 cal (26.5%%)

Protein: 385 cal (6.8%%)

Carbs: 3788 cal (66.7%%)