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Gluten-Free Reindeer Chow (Christmas Muddy Buddies)

Recipe by Mary Smith on InstagramAdded 14 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep. A festive, gluten‑free snack that combines crunchy rice chex with a sweet chocolate‑peanut butter coating, tossed with pretzels, colorful M&Ms, and fluffy marshmallows. Perfect for holiday parties, teacher gifts, or sharing with neighbors, this treat offers a delightful sweet‑salty crunch that’s easy to make and sure to please everyone.

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Method

  1. Place the rice chex in a gallon-sized plastic bag.

  2. Melt chocolate and peanut butter together, then pour the mixture over the chex in the bag.

  3. Add powdered sugar, gluten‑free pretzels, holiday M&Ms, and Dandy's marshmallows to the bag.

  4. Seal the bag and shake vigorously until everything is evenly coated.

  5. Spread the coated mixture on a tray to set, then store in a sealed container.

Tips while you cook

Use a large bag
Place the rice chex in a gallon-sized plastic bag before adding the coating.
Combine chocolate and peanut butter first
Melt chocolate and peanut butter together.
Shake vigorously after adding dry mix
Seal the bag and shake vigorously to evenly coat the chex with powdered sugar, pretzels, M&Ms, and marshmallows.

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