What is a Monkey Munch?
Monkey Munch is a treat / dessert that was mentioned on the TLC Show “Jon and Kate Plus Eight.” Monkey Munch Treat( from Jon &kate+8 ) By: zoe,owen,andliams mommy Feb 23, 2008 SERVES 4 -6 , 10 bars (change servings and units) Ingredients 4 cups toasted oat cereal 2 cups crispy rice cereal 2 cups dry roasted peanuts 2 cups candy-coated chocolates 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup white sugar 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions In a large bowl, toss together the toasted oat cereal, rice cereal, peanuts and chocolate pieces; set aside. Grease a 10×15 inch jellyroll pan. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together the corn syrup and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and quickly stir into the peanut butter and vanilla. Pour the mixture into the bowl with the cereal mixture and mix well. Press into the prepared pan. Let stand until set. Cut into bars and serve.
If you watch the tv show Jon & Kate Plus 8 on TLC, you know what monkey munch is . If not, this is a snack that both the kids and parents just love. Here’s the recipe for it: Monkey Munch 9 cups Chex cereal (any variety) 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar Stove Method Directions: Measure cereal into a large bowl & set aside. Heat chocolate chips, peanut butter and the butter over low heat until melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal and stir until evenly coated. Pour the mix into a 2 gallon ziploc bag and add powdered sugar, seal bag. Shake bag until everything’s well coated then spread the mix on waxed paper to cool. Refrigerate in an airtight container. Microwave Method Directions: Place the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a microwaveable bowl and melt uncovered on High for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds or
