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Dark Chocolate Orange Muddy Buddies

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Traditional muddy buddies get a makeover with the addition of dark chocolate and a hint of orange

Dark Chocolate Orange Muddy Buddies

If there was a competition for the wildest looking hair, I would most certainly win by a long shot (OK – well, maybe that’s an exaggeration.) But either way, I kinda hate how my hair looks if I don’t dry it.

For the longest time, even drying it wasn’t enough. At the top of my head there are wisps of hair that never behave – we call ’em horns. They’re so bad, I can’t put my hair up without looking crazy as ever.

I thought there was absolutely no way my hair was ever going to look normal. Then I just happened to find a way to control it in all conditions – rainy days, humid days, you name it – it’s truly a miracle. If I was a fashion blogger and had triple the confidence level, I’d totally do a tutorial and show off my crazy free hair. But that’s certainly not to say my hair is flawless on a regular basis, cause this technique takes time that I don’t always have.

Dark Chocolate Orange Muddy Buddies

Unlike my hair, these muddy buddies are completely uncomplicated. I don’t tend to make this kind of treat, but I certainly should more often. These are so delicious and only require a little effort.

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Dark Chocolate Orange Muddy Buddies

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Rice Chex
  • 1/2 cup 60% dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup cashew butter
  • 2 tbsp margarine
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of one orange
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Line baking sheet with waxed paper
  2. Place chex in large bowl.
  3. In microwave safe bowl, melt dark chocolate, cashew butter and margarine, using 50 percent power and 30 second increments. Once melted, stir in vanilla and orange zest. Pour mixture over cereal and stir until cereal is coated.
  4. Transfer cereal into large Ziploc bag. Add powdered sugar and shake until coated. Spread onto lined baking sheet and allow to cool. Once cool, store in refrigerator.
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Dark Chocolate Orange Muddy Buddies

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  3. Dear Megan, these look fabulous! I’ve always loved dark chocolate and muddy buddies are so addictive. Someone brought some to church on Sunday and I had to physically remove myself from the dessert area it was that bad…. I know I would love this combo!

  4. Orange and chocolate is a match made in heaven! This looks so delicious! I also hear you on the hair front, I have fluffy pieces of hair that go everywhere. A straighter has changed my life! Haha

  5. Megan, why have I not come across muddy buddies before? Maybe I need to get out more often. I love Chex and chocolate too. The orange zest seals the deal!

  8. Haha! I get crazy whispies in the front of my hair too! Care to share your secret to no horns? 😉 Anyways, muddy buddies are delicious and I haven’t had them in forevvvver!! Loving yours with the addition of orange! I bet this stuff is crazy addictive! Cheers!

    • It is addictive, Cheyanne! Basically Redken Hot Sets is the answer to hair woes! If you want specific step-by-step instructions, send me an email and I’d be happy to share my secrets 😉

  9. Surprisingly, I haven’t jumped onto the Muddy Buddy bandwagon yet because I haven’t tried them (GASP)! Totally need to remedy that and make your recipe, stat!

    • I’ve only had them one other time, Eva. If you do try them, please let me know!

  10. I could snack on muddy buddies all day long! Love the dark chocolate and orange combo! I hear ya on the hair too, I have little wisps that just stick up too 🙁

  11. Now I know what to do with my Chex in the middle of this snowstorm! Perfect idea.
    And as for the hair, do NOT get me started. I have curly hair, so I wake up looking like a messy poodle. Not attractive.

    • I also have pieces that don’t grow very long. My hair stylist says they are baby hairs, and they’ll grow out – but they’ve been the same length for years! Maybe lots of muddy buddies will make them grow out 😉

  14. My hair is so thick and it drives me absolutely crazy. Every hairstylist I’ve ever been to has said “It must be so nice to have thick hair!” Not when you’re trying to style it and get it to behave! 😉
    I love muddy buddies and I have to say thank you so much for making it dark chocolate! I am absolutely obsessed with dark chocolate. Looks great!

    • Thick hair sounds pretty good to me, but I’m sure everybody’s hair comes with it’s own set of problems. Dark chocolate takes these muddy buddies to a whole new level!

  15. Gosh, I have a feeling I could eat a ton of these muddy buddies in one sitting! Love your twist—you made these even better!

  18. Ugh, I have those wispy bits of hair too…in middle school, kids used to tease me and call it “The Fringe.” I never grew out of it, but luckily now I have these chocolate orange muddy buddies to take solace in! What a great flavor combination!

    • Oh no! My little pieces of hair will NOT grow out. But I guess I’ll just have to accept it and go eat a bowl of muddy buddies 😉