Protein Powder Muddy Buddies

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Y’all already know how much I love to throw protein powder into my recipes (be sure to try my protein popsicles and vanilla iced latte shake) so when I was looking for a new way to change up a family favorite snack I, of course, reached for some more protein powder.  I took a great snack and added a tasty, healthy twist and it is super yummy!  Check out my newest creation… protein powder muddy buddies!

This may be the best way to snack that I have found!  It is the same incredible taste as the traditional muddy buddies or “puppy chow,” but instead of using powdered sugar I used a packet of EAS On-The-Go 3 Pack Protein in chocolate.  Okay, I’ll admit that I made it with the vanilla flavor as well.  It was too good to stop at just one variety!

It’s a simple recipe that you can make in about 10 minutes and snack on throughout the day.  Talk about an afternoon pick me up!

Protein Powder Muddy Buddies

 

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Author: Down Home Inspiration

Ingredients

• 4 cups of rice squares cereal
• ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
• ¼ cup nut butter of your choice
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• (1) 1.4 oz EAS On-The-Go protein packet (either chocolate or vanilla)

Instructions

1. Place cereal in a large bowl and set aside.
2. In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, nut butter, butter and vanilla. Microwave for 45 seconds, stir and continue to microwave until it is completely smooth.
3. Pour chocolate mixture onto cereal and mix until all of the cereal is covered. It is sometimes best to do this with your hands to avoid crushing the cereal.
4. Put the cereal in a gallon size zippered bag and pour the protein powder on top.
5. Shake well to cover all pieces.
6. On a piece of wax paper, allow the muddy buddies to dry.
7. Store in an airtight container.

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Just look at that ooey gooey mixture!

Now it’s time to shake it off, shake it off!  Sorry, gotta add a T-Swift reference there.

There’s nothing stopping you from eating it all at this point…nothing at all.  In fact, I find it really hard to wait and generally chow down on it while it’s drying.

I am obsessed with these single serving packets!  EAS® is a perfect protein supplement to add to an already healthy lifestyle and the new Protein Powder Packets are awesome for on the go incorporation of protein.  I pretty much always have some in my purse, just in case I need a quick shake after hot yoga or a sweat session of any kind.

Sometimes you’ve got to go hunting for products like this, but I found mine at Target in the pharmacy section.  They had a pretty good selection and deals on EAS® products too.

Make sure to check out some other great ways people are using protein powder and let me know how you incorporate it.  I am always on the lookout for new uses!