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Banana Cream Pie Muddy Buddies Snack Mix Recipe

Banana cream pie muddy buddies are a quick, fun, no-bake snack that capture the flavors of classic banana cream pie.

A metal bucket full of banana chips, mini vanilla wafer cookies and banana cream pie flavored cereal pieces.

Before we begin: some people call this treat muddy buddies, others call it puppy chow. Both names are common, and the recipe is the same — a sweet, crunchy mix that’s perfect for parties, snack bowls, or a simple treat at home.

Banana Cream Pie Muddy Buddies Mix, banana chips, mini vanilla wafer cookies and banana cream pie flavored cereal pieces.

What gives these muddy buddies their unmistakable banana cream pie taste is instant banana pudding mix. Combined with almond bark and powdered sugar, it creates a light, banana-flavored coating that clings to cereal and stays crisp.

The ingredients you'll need to make this are mini nilla wafer cookies, rice chex cereal, banana chips, almond bark candy, and instant banana pudding mix.

You’ll need:

  • Rice Chex cereal
  • Almond bark
  • Instant banana pudding mix
  • Confectioners’ sugar
  • Mini vanilla wafer cookies or broken graham cracker pieces
  • Banana chips

Making Banana Cream Pie Muddy Buddies Mix

A bowl of chex cereal with melted almond bark poured over it.

Step 1. Melt the almond bark using a double boiler or in the microwave at 50% power, stirring until smooth and lump-free.

Step 2. Place the rice Chex cereal in a large bowl or container with a tight-fitting lid and pour the melted almond bark over it. Stir gently to coat the cereal evenly.

Almond bark covered cereal with powdered sugar and banana pudding mix in a bowl.

Step 3. Add the instant banana pudding mix and confectioners’ sugar to the coated cereal. Seal the container and shake vigorously until every piece is coated in the powder mixture. Break up any clumps before proceeding.

A photo of the finished banana cream pie muddy buddies on a cookie sheet.

Step 4. Gently fold in banana chips and mini vanilla wafers (or broken graham crackers) once the cereal coating is dry. Spread the mix on a sheet to finish drying if needed.

Allow the cereal to dry completely before storing in an airtight container to preserve its crunch.

If mini vanilla wafers are unavailable, broken graham crackers or mini graham pieces make a great substitute and keep the familiar cookie texture in the mix.

If you enjoy this version, try other flavor variations like strawberry cheesecake muddy buddies for a different twist on the coated cereal snack.

A silver bucket full of strawberry cheesecake muddy buddies with a blue flowered napkin beside it.

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Banana Cream Pie Muddy Buddies

A quick, no-bake snack that mimics the flavors of banana cream pie with a crunchy, sweet coating.
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Prep Time:
10
Cook Time:
4
Total Time:
14
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 8 cups rice chex cereal
  • 9 squares almond bark candy (about one pound)
  • 1 3.4 oz box instant banana pudding mix
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups mini vanilla wafers*
  • 2 cups banana chips

Instructions

  • Melt the almond bark in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl at 50% power until smooth and lump-free.
  • Place the cereal in a large container with a tight-fitting lid. Pour the melted almond bark over the cereal and stir lightly to coat.
  • Add the powdered sugar and banana pudding mix, seal the container, and shake vigorously until the cereal is evenly coated. Break apart any clumps.
  • Stir in banana chips and mini vanilla wafers.
  • Store the mix in an airtight container once completely dry.

Notes

*If mini vanilla wafers are unavailable, broken graham crackers or mini grahams are a good substitute.


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Banana cream pie muddy buddies makes a quick, fun and easy snack with the flavors of traditional banana cream pie.