Owen's Treats - Muddy Buddies

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in sugar, while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate bars

Dark chocolate chips contain less sugar and more antioxidants.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while granulated sugar is more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free, while margarine is often cheaper.

In a large bowl, measure out 5 cups of Rice Chex.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/3 cup of creamy peanut butter, and 2 tablespoons of butter.

Microwave the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.

Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex and gently stir to coat all the pieces evenly.

Once coated, add 3/4 cup of powdered sugar to the bowl and shake to coat the mixture thoroughly.

Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Top with Valentine's Day sprinkles and M&Ms.

Allow to cool before serving.

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