Love Buddies

Ah...Valentine's Day...the day of love. The day where your sweetie gets you a box of chocolates and a stuffed teddy bear. Or, at least that's the idea, right? The older I get, the more apparent it is that pretty much everyone hates this 'holiday.' Mostly because there's too much pressure, it was a holiday invented by the card companies, and you should just celebrate your love for someone every day. But the romantic in me enjoys Valentine's Day. And I like it for multiple reasons, but mostly because I get to consume large amounts of chocolate and although I wake up every day knowing how lucky I am to have my man, Valentine's Day allows us to do something a little extra special!

So..to celebrate this day of love and friendship, here is a simple take on the popular 'Muddy Buddy' treat, Love Buddies. Make some for your loved one(s), whether it is your soul mate, best friend, parents, or any one else you may love!

What You Need
- 6 cups rice chex
- 1 1/2 cups strawberry cake mix
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 package Valentine's Day themed M&Ms

What You Do

1. In a large bowl, pour in the cereal (6cups) and set aside. In a large ziploc bag, mix the strawberry cake mix (1 1/2cups) and powdered sugar (1cup) until combined.

2. In a small bowl, microwave the chocolate (12oz) at 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until chocolate is melted.

3. Once chocolate is melted, pour over the cereal and stir until the cereal is completely coated in chocolate. Then pour the powder mixture over the cereal and carefully stir until it coats the cereal. Lastly, mix in the M&Ms until well incorporated.