Red Velvet Muddy Buddies are a easy party snack that will quickly disappear!
So who says red velvet has to be a Valentine’s thing? I love it all year round and can not get enough of all things red velvet!
I decided to do some research on red velvet and to find out why it is so popular in February. Well apparently, in my own opinion, because it’s red and the color coordinates with the holiday.
Okay seriously red velvet made its come back as a favorite type of cake in 1989 when it was mentioned in the movie Steel Magnolias. Oh my gosh, fabulous movie, right? I cry every. single. time. But honestly the red velvet armadillo cake did not seem appetizing.
Anyways, now that red velvet is back to stay my daughter said I should do a red velvet week so I took her up on the challenge. I like quick and easy desserts and snacks because with 4 kids running around who has time to make fabulous cakes every single week? I do not!
So to put these muddy buddies together takes no time at all. And the chocolate drizzle on top is totally optional so you can technically be eating these in about 3 minutes from start to finish! Count me in! ENJOY!
Red Velvet Muddy Buddies
Ingredients
- 2 ounces almond bark
- 3 cups toasted corn cereal
- 6 red velvet oreos chopped into pieces
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- FOR THE DRIZZLE optional:
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons red sprinkles
Instructions
- Measure out cereal into a medium size bowl. Set aside.
- In a microwavable bowl melt almond bark for one minute or until completely melted and smooth.
- Pour over cereal and stir till completely coated.
- Stir in powdered sugar until coated.
- Mix in oreos.
OPTIONAL DRIZZLE:
- On a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper spread out muddy buddies.
- Melt chocolate chips over double boiler. Pour into piping bag.
- Drizzle over muddy buddies.
- Top with sprinkles.
- Allow chocolate to harden before eating.
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor
Muddy buddies are the pefect snack! I agree with you, red velvet is great year round!
Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt
I love muddy buddies! I love how pretty and simple this recipe is! I can find time for any kind of red velvet, especially the oreos!
Tonia from TheGunnySack
I’ve actually never made anything red velvet! These look like a great place to start!
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T
Red velvet is definitely acceptable all year round! Love this idea. I’ve never made muddy buddies, but I love eating it!
Catherine
These could easily be my snacking downfall! I had no idea red velvet oreos even existed. What a fun treat! xo, Catherine
Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me
Red velvet is definitely okay year round, and I am totally going with the chocolate drizzle! YUM
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel
I totally agree — I can eat Red Velvet all year round! Especially in muddy buddy form!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious
mmmmmm….I love muddy buddies! I keep seeing those oreos around, but i haven’t tried them yet.
Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom
I think a simple snack like this with 4 or more kids in the house with their friends is a perfect idea!
Stephanie @ Back for Seconds
I LOVE muddy buddies! These look so so good, Nancy!
The Food Hunter
Perfect for the kiddos
Joanie @ ZagLeft
I love muddy buddies and they’re easy enough to make so kids can help.
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour)
Oh man, you mentioned Steel Magnolias and I already teared up. Great movie! And even better muddy buddies, love these little bites!
Paula - bell'alimento
You can never go wrong with muddy buddies, especially a red velvet version!
Lora @cakeduchess
What a fun idea to make muddy buddies red velvet!! I bet your kids were thrilleddddd!! A fun and quick snack for after school 🙂
Heather | girlichef
Why are there no red velvet Oreos in my store!? I haven’t gone beyond the classic cake and red velvet twinkie things that I used to be able to find, but can’t anymore. I love the sound of your muddy buddies – so tempting. And I can’t wait to see what other red velvet goodies you come up with!
Angie
I love red velvet cake, and anything red velvet, anytime of year. And I love this idea! We use to make several red velvet cakes per year. They’re just cheap, beautiful and so delicious!
Kelley
Red velvet and Steel Magnolias – two great things! So are these muddy buddies!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
Hehe. I like that research topic. Way more fun than others. 😉 And this looks fantastic! I’ve never had any kind of muddy buddies but I’d love to try these. 🙂
Colleen (Souffle Bombay)
I have never had muddy buddies OR red velvet before…now I want to!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files
I agree….Red Velvet is a year around treat for me too! And this popcorn…straight up delicious!
Nutmeg Nanny
I love muddy buddies! I have never tried it in red velvet flavor but this had to change asap!
Amanda @ The Kitcheneer
Who says red velvet has to belong to a specific season??? Im up for it all year long! And muddy buddies are a great sweet treat!
Nancy P.
Me too Amanda!
Rachael
I love muddy buddies! I’ve only ever made the chocolate peanut butter ones, but now I want to try these ones for sure!!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
I love red velvet year round … and muddy buddies?! They are such a great treat any time!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling
I’ve always wondered about red velvet….it really made a comeback from a movie? Craziness! I must admit I have never seen Steel Magnolias, but I’m thinking a batch of these muddy buddies would be the perfect movie snack 🙂