Ghostbusters Snack Mix

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Have you guys seen the new Ghostbusters movie?  It’s in theaters now, and it looks great! I LOVE the original, and I can’t wait to see the new one, maybe this week for date night!!

With Ghostbusters on my mind, and perusing the aisles at Walmart I started thinking about a fun, themed, back to school treat! Something that would make a great after school snack, or be greatly appreciated in a college care package. I picked up M&M’s® Milk Chocolate 42 oz. a bag of M&M’s® Peanut Butter Bite Size Chocolate, the Mixed Mini Variety Bag and SNICKERS® Mixed fun sized variety 35.09 oz.

I headed home and got to work on my Ghostbusters Snack Mix! And then, I kind of went a bit wild, and made not one, not two, but THREE different mixes…because, why not?!

The first mix I made was Stay Puft Marshmallow Man themed. With White chocolate, peanut butter, red and blue M&M’s® Milk Chocolate, and of course, marshmallows!

Ingredients:

• 4 cups Rice cereal
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup M&M’s® Milk Chocolate (red & blue)
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• Red and blue sugar/sprinkles

1. In a bowl, combine butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips

2. Melt in microwave for about 30 seconds (time varies, depending on microwave) and mix until smooth

3. Pour mixture over cereal and mix until evenly coated.

4. Put powdered sugar and sprinkles (optional) into a large (at least one gallon sized) bag.

5. Add cereal to plastic bag, seal and shake until cereal is coated in powdered sugar.

6. Mix in your marshmallows and M&M’s®

7. ENJOY!!Next up? Slimer Mix!! With both white & milk chocolate, and a bit of mint, I knew this one would be my favorite (It is!) Ingredients:

• 4 cups Rice cereal
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup M&M’s® Milk Chocolate (Green & a few of the dark brown)
• 1 tsp Spearmint Extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar

1. In a bowl, combine butter and chocolate chips

2. Melt in microwave for about 30 seconds (time varies, depending on microwave) add in mint extract, and mix until smooth.

3. Pour mixture over cereal and mix until evenly coated.

4. Put powdered sugar into a large (at least one gallon sized) bag.

5. Add cereal to plastic bag, seal and shake until cereal is coated in powdered sugar.

6. Mix in your M&M’s®

7. ENJOY!!

And then it was time to make the Ghostbusters Mix! Milky Way® Midnight Miniatures are what makes this mix extra special!Ingredients:

• 4 cups Rice cereal
• 1/2 cup Milky Way® Midnight Miniatures (clopped)
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup M&M’s® Milk Chocolate (red)
• 1/2 cup M&M’s® Peanut Butter (red)
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1. In a bowl, combine butter, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and Milky Way® Midnight Miniatures

2. Melt in microwave for about 30 seconds (time varies, depending on microwave) and mix until smooth.

3. Pour mixture over cereal and mix until evenly coated.

4. Put powdered sugar and cocoa into a large (at least one gallon sized) bag.

5. Add cereal to plastic bag, seal and shake until cereal is coated in powdered sugar & cocoa.

6. Mix in your M&M’s® and marshmallows

7. ENJOY!!

At Walmart, I found a great Ghostbusters pencil case, and it was the perfect way to package this trio of snack mixes! I’m sure that your favorite college student would be thrilled to receive this in in a care package!!You could also package the snack mix in a water bottle or a bento box for a great back to school gift!  It’s seriously so good, even Slimer tried to grab a few bites!  You can find all your Back to School needs (Including awesome Ghostbusters items!!) at Walmart. Keep an eye out for the in store coupon with savings of $0.75 off 1 M&M’s® Bottle July 17 – September 30.