Reindeer Chow (A Christmas Must Have Recipe)

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a healthier fat profile while sunflower seed butter is often more affordable.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate chips have less sugar, while cocoa powder can be used for a lower-cost chocolate flavor.

M&Ms

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate covered almonds

💰Cheaper: chocolate-covered raisins

Dark chocolate covered almonds provide a healthier snack option, while chocolate-covered raisins can be less expensive.

candy canes

🥗Healthier: peppermint extract

💰Cheaper: crushed peppermint candies

Peppermint extract is lower in sugar, and crushed peppermint candies can be more affordable.

Add a few cups of water into a double boiler.

In the top of the double boiler, add chocolate chips and 6 tablespoons of salted butter.

Heat on medium low until melted, stirring a few times to help it along.

Once melted, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and peanut butter, stirring until smooth.

Separate the Chex Mix into two large bowls.

Pour half of the chocolate mixture into one bowl and half into the other.

Use a spatula to toss the chocolate with the Chex Mix in both bowls until every piece is coated.

Combine both bowls into one bowl for easier mixing.

Lay out parchment paper on the countertop.

Dump the coated Chex Mix onto the parchment paper to cool.

Sprinkle powdered sugar all over the Chex Mix, ensuring to coat all sides.

Wait a few minutes until cooled before adding M&M's.

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