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Macadamia Puppy Chow inspired by The Nut Job + $50 AMC Gift Card

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Snacking and watching movies are a love for my children. In fact, the two pretty much have to go hand-in-hand, in order for either to work. You see, my kids have a difficult time sitting still for a snack. Too much that they want to do so they snack on the go. Then there is the issue of sitting still during a movie. Even though the kids love going to the movies, sitting still can be a challenge – unless there is a snack! So do you see how the two complement each other well? Without one of these components the other just doesn’t have as high of a success rate.

There is a new family-friendly film coming to theaters on January 17th and the kids are excited! With character voices by WILL ARNETT, BRENDAN FRASER with LIAM NEESON and KATHERINE HEIGL I’m sure The Nut Job will provide us with some laughs and entertainment. My kids sure do love an animated movie with good humor.

The Nut Job is about Surly, a curmudgeon, an independent squirrel who is banished from his park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles on the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of park community, as they gear up for winter – Maury’s Nut Store.

Macadamia Puppy Chow

Desperately seeking nuts of all varieties for winter, and even being shocked upon learning about candy coated nuts, The Nut job appears to be full of action and fun. You can stay up-to-date with the The Nut Job on Facebook and Twitter, for more fun!  Because of all the nut talk, I thought I would get the kids excited for The Nut Job with a Macadamia Puppy Chow inspired by The Nut Job. You see, there is a pretty funny Pug in the film so I thought I would make more of a Puppy Chow instead of a traditional trail mix. As you may have noticed while watching the trailer, it begins with Surly shouting “Holy Macadamia!” So it just made sense to have a Puppy Chow with Macadamia nuts in it!

Macadamia Puppy Chow inspired by The Nut Job
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Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
  • 9 cups Rice Chex® cereal
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 19 oz bag of Peanut M&M’s
  • 1 cup macadamia nuts
  • 1 cup pretzel sticks
Instructions
  1. Place cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
  2. In a 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave in 30 seconds increments, stirring in between, until mixture can be stirred smooth.
  3. Stir in vanilla and pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
  4. Pour mixture and powdered sugar into a large resealable bag and shake until well coated.
  5. Spread mix onto parchment to cool. When cooled, carefully stir in M&M’s, nuts and pretzel sticks.
  6. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

 

AMC gift card
As you prepare to take the family to see The Nut Job IN THEATERS JANUARY 17, give this Macadamia Puppy Chow a try! Not only do I have a recipe for you today, I am also going to offer one Clever Housewife reader a $50 AMC gift card, to help you out with not only your movie snack, but also your movie tickets!! The giveaway will end at 11:59pm PT on 1/17. To enter fill out the form below.

 

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Comments

  1. Lisa Chenier says

    This is really SO cute, Emily!! You are really so clever!! Lol…We have been seeing this preview and are also excited about it coming out soon!! We LOVE going to the movies and just this past weekend, we finally saw Frozen! We loved it!! I gotta buy it when it comes out! Thank you for the super cute recipe and giveaway opportunity.

  5. Tina W says

    My boys have seen the preview for this movie and really want to see it. Thanks for the giveaway.

  11. Sandy R says

    My 5 year old daughter laughs at the commercial for this, so I’m guessing her. Her brother could care less, but then again, he’s like Daddy and sleeps through a movie so it doesn’t matter if he’s interested or not lol.

  12. Jaclyn W says

    This looks like it would be fun for the whole family. I’d take my two girls and the hubby for sure!!

  14. Holly Steeve says

    I would take my youngest daughter, Robyn to see The Nut Job. We love going to the movies to share some Mom n Daughter time. Comedies and animals are our favorites! She loves learning to cook, so this sounds like a great recipe for us to try together.

  15. Debbie Lawrence says

    I would love to be able to take my son to go see this. This movie looks really cute and we both agreed we would like to go see it.

  32. Karen Glatt says

    I will be taking my sister and nephew to see this cute and funny movie. I saw the previews and it is a great movie to see.

  37. Alison C says

    My son will probably see it with one of his friends before I do.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  57. wild orchid says

    I would love to take my son to see this!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  68. Jennifer Taylor says

    I would take my husband & 4 kids. This looks like something they would really enjoy!

  73. Melissa Nagy says

    I plan to take my 9-year old son to see this movie. I think he will thoroughly enjoy it.

  118. Karen says

    I haven’t taken my kids out to the movies in over a year. Just can’t afford it. This would be a great surprise for them.

  121. elizabeth miller says

    I would love to take my daughter, her bff, and her bff’s little sister to see the Nut Job.

  145. Amanda S. says

    I’m taking my boyfriend. Ironically for an adult he loves kids movies! Especially the animated one.

  158. Alona Y says

    I would take my best friend’s son – it’s perfect because we both love these kinds of movies.

  228. Heather B says

    I would take the whole family for sure! I think it is something we can all enjoy together!

  233. Pauline M says

    Lets see, I have two kids who are already asking when they can see it, and along with their cousins, it should definitely be a really fun afternoon!

  234. Ericka Shervington says

    I want to take my daughter and niece… I just lost my job so they are definitely not going to go any otherr way… Good luck to everyone and thanks for putting this giveaway up for all to enter!!

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