Description
Sweet chocolate cashew muddy buddies deliver a delightful plant-based snack perfect for sharing. Crunchy clusters coated in chocolate and dusted with powdered sugar will satisfy chocolate cravings for anyone wanting a quick treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 cups whole wheat biscuit cereal (Kashi Whole Wheat Biscuit Cereal)
- 1 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
- ⅔ cup (158 ml / 5.3 fl oz) cashew butter
- ⅔ cup (133 g / 4.7 oz) coconut sugar
- 2–3 tbsps (30–45 ml / 1–1.5 fl oz) arrowroot powder (optional)
Instructions
- Chocolate Preparation: Melt chocolate chips and cashew butter in a skillet over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth. Incorporate coconut oil if the mixture seems too thick, creating a silky, pourable consistency.
- Sugar Transformation: Pulverize coconut sugar in a food processor or high-powered blender for 2-5 minutes until it resembles fine powdered sugar. Optionally blend in arrowroot powder for enhanced smoothness.
- Coating Process: Place whole wheat biscuit cereal in a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm chocolate-cashew mixture over the cereal, gently folding to ensure complete and even coverage. Adjust cereal quantity as needed to maintain optimal chocolate coating.
- Initial Setting: Spread the chocolate-coated cereal on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Dust generously with powdered coconut sugar. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to set and cool the mixture.
- Final Finishing: Apply the remaining powdered coconut sugar over the muddy buddies for an extra sweet layer. Store in an airtight container, refrigerating for up to 7 days or keeping at room temperature for 4 days.
Notes
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Melt chocolate chips and cashew butter over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning and achieve a smooth, glossy texture.
- Sugar Transformation Technique: Pulverize coconut sugar into fine powder using a food processor, creating a silky-smooth coating that mimics traditional powdered sugar.
- Even Coating Strategy: Drizzle chocolate mixture gradually over cereal, folding gently to ensure complete and uniform coverage without clumping or oversaturating.
- Storage Smart Tip: Keep muddy buddies fresh by storing in an airtight container, with refrigeration extending shelf life to 7 days and room temperature preservation lasting 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg