Monkey Munch, Muddy Buddies, Puppy Chow...call it what you want...it's GOOD!

I was watching Jon & Kate Plus 8 tonight while Mike was grilling and the kids were outside with him. On this particular show, Kate made "Monkey Munch" which is the same as what I grew up calling "Puppy Chow." Whatever you call it...it's good. Mike walked in and saw it on tv and asked why I haven't made it in a while. It didn't take much arm-twisting to get me to hop in the car and go get some Chex cereal. Yes, I did. And yes, my sugar detox is officially over.

Monkey Munch

Microwave for 1 minute, then for 30 seconds at a time until you can stir it smooth:
1 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. peanut butter (I used almond butter b/c of Kaylin's allergy and it tasted just fine)
1/4 c. butter

Add 1 t. vanilla.

Pour 9 c. Chex or Crispex cereal into a large bowl and coat thoroughly with chocolate mixture.

Pour 1.5 c. powdered sugar into a large zippy bag and add cereal mixture. Close the bag and shake, coating completely with sugar.

I thought ahead enough to take pictures of the process, knowing I wanted to post this recipe to entice you all. (is that mean?) I even took a picture of my monkey's munching on it...that bowl was gone in a matter of minutes!