Chocolate Churro Muddy Buddies – a collision of your classic Muddy Buddies & churros making the best cinnamon & sugar bite-sized treat.

I am obsessed with these Chocolate Churro Muddy Buddies for two reasons. One, because I love churros, second, because I love this chocolate ganache that coats the outside of the cereal.

pile of chocolate churro muddy buddies with metal scoop

While your classic Muddy Buddy has a coating of chocolate & peanut butter, these have a simple ganache instead. Just butter and chocolate – pretty much food divinity.

Chocolate churro muddy buddies in a metal scoop up close

I think that Muddy Buddies (or Puppy Chow as I grew up calling it) is the best & easiest summer treat. For one, it is a no-bake recipe, two, it is ready in minutes, and lastly every time I make them the entire batch is quickly devoured making this a real crowd-pleaser. Whether we are headed to the pool, camping or just having a barbecue I love to whip up a batch of Muddy Buddies as do my kiddos {this is a treat they can now make on their own too}.

So what inspired this recipe for Chocolate Churro Muddy Buddies? Well, I love, love, love churros. They are delicious at a ball game, carnival, or even at Sam’s Club. I like making them from scratch; I could make my Pumpkin Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce EVERY-SINGLE-DAY! Friends, this is the recipe inspired these Chocolate Churro Muddy Buddies.

Bowl of chocolate churro muddy buddies with metal scoop

This bite-sized snack has all the elements of a churro as it’s crunchy and covered in cinnamon & sugar. So while you may just love the traditional Muddy Buddies as we do, you seriously need to try these Chocolate Churro Muddy Buddies. They quickly became one of our favorites and something we make consistently all summer. So join us in making these Chocolate Churro Muddy Buddies – your friends & family will appreciate the nice twist on the classic recipe.
Enjoy friends. XOXO San

Up close chocolate churro muddy buddies in metal scoop

How do you make Chocolate Churro Muddy Buddies?

  • In a small bowl add powder sugar, brown sugar, white granulated sugar and cinnamon, set aside.
  • Add chocolate chips & 4 tablespoons of butter into a small bowl and melt together by heating in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between. This usually takes me 1 – 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Stir until completely melted and smooth.
  • Add cereal into a large bowl, set aside.
  • Pour chocolate over cereal and stir until cereal is completely coated.
  • Once coated pour sugar mixture on top and mixture together to coat the chocolate covered cereal.
  • Once completely covered add an additional teaspoon of cinnamon on top of cereal and stir together one more time.
  • Serve immediately or store in the Ziplock bag for later.
  • We love to keep ours stored in the fridge but on the counter works too!

Check out these churro or inspired churro recipes, and while you’re at it whip up a few: 

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Top Photo: Pile of chocolate churro muddy buddies with metal scoop. Bottom photo: Small pile of chocolate churro muddy buddies in metal scoop

Chocolate Churro Muddy Buddies

Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 10 -12
Calories: 484 kcal
Chocolate Churro Muddy Buddies – a collision of your classic Muddy Buddies & churros making the best cinnamon & sugar bite-sized treat.

Ingredients
 

  • 1 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 9 cups Chex cereal
  • 4 tablespoons butter + 1-2 tablespoon extra if needed, read note below
  • 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for topping, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl add powdered sugar, brown sugar, white granulated sugar, and cinnamon; set aside.
  • Add chocolate chips & 4 tablespoons of butter in a small heat-safe bowl and melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between. This takes me about 1 – 1 1/2 minutes usually. 
  • NOTE – depending on the chocolate and/or your microwave the chocolate might be a little chunky and not smooth from cooking too long or too high of heat. Don’t worry! After a minute of heating, stir in an additional tablespoon of melted butter and stir well into the chocolate. Use an additional tablespoon if needed.
  • Add cereal into a large bowl, set aside.
  • Pour chocolate over cereal and stir until cereal is completely coated. Once coated, pour sugar mixture on top and mixture together to coat the chocolate covered cereal.
  • Once completely covered add an additional teaspoon of cinnamon on top of cereal and stir together one more time.
  • Serve immediately or store in the Ziplock bag for later. We love to keep ours stored in the fridge but on the counter works too!

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Calories: 484kcalCarbohydrates: 89gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 363mgPotassium: 348mgFiber: 9gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 745IUVitamin C: 7.2mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 18.6mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know what you think!

This post originally appeared on A Dash of Sanity in September 2014.

Old photo of chocolate churro muddy buddies in a white bowl with two cinnamon sticks on top

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  1. It looks so yummy and tasty. I want to try it and its looks so easy to make at home. I hope I will b make it as yummy as its looks. thanks for sharing this delicious recipe of chocolate muddy buddies.

  2. These chocolate churro recipe is very tasty and yummy and I hope all the readers will love this article. Especially all the caring and loving parents will love this article. Keep sharing more interesting delicious recipes of chocolates churro muddy buddied.

  3. It looks so yummy and tasty. I hope I will b make it as yummy as its looks. thanks for sharing this delicious recipe of chocolate muddy buddies.

  4. Wow, these Chocolate Churro Muddy Buddies sound absolutely amazing! I love how they combine two delicious treats, Muddy Buddies and churros, into one irresistible snack. And the fact that they’re no-bake and easy to make is a huge plus. I can imagine these being a hit at any summer gathering or even as a sweet snack to enjoy while watching a movie. Thanks for sharing the recipe and the inspiration for it. I can’t wait to try making them myself and check out the other churro-inspired recipes too!

  5. These Chocolate Churro Muddy Buddies look absolutely delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and cinnamon sugar—it’s like a match made in heaven. I can’t wait to try this recipe for our next family gathering. Thanks for sharing!

  6. Chocolate churro muddy buddies sound absolutely irresistible! The combination of classic muddy buddies with that cinnamon and sugar twist must make for a delightful snack. Perfect for sharing or enjoying all by yourself! Can’t wait to whip up a batch of these tasty treats! ✨

  7. 5 stars
    These Chocolate Churro Muddy Buddies are absolutely addictive! I made a batch for a family gathering, and they were gone in no time. The mix of chocolate and cinnamon sugar is spot-on, and the crunch from the cereal adds the perfect texture. It’s such an easy treat to whip up, but it feels like a special indulgence. Definitely going to keep this recipe on hand for my next party!