Snacks and Treats

Popcorn Munch

This popcorn munch snack mix bakes popcorn, peanuts and coconut in a honey glaze, then adds apricots and raisins. Makes about 7 cups and keeps a week.

Popcorn Munch

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A baked popcorn snack mix with peanuts, coconut, honey, apricots and raisins. Keep a jar on hand for lunchboxes and snacking.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
CourseSnack
CuisineAmerican
Servings7 cups
Calories322

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups popped popcorn
  • 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
  • 1/3 cup coconut
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3/4 cup snipped dried apricots
  • 3/4 cup raisins

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch pan
  • saucepan
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oven to 300°F.
  2. Spread the popcorn in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan, then scatter the peanuts and coconut on top without stirring.
  3. Melt the margarine, stir in the honey, and drizzle over the popcorn. Toss gently to coat.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring twice.
  5. Let cool a little, loosen with a spatula, then stir in the apricots and raisins.
  6. Serve once it has cooled completely.

Notes

Airtight at room temperature in a cool, dry place; best within about 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 80g | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7.2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4.9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8.7mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 4.8g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 617IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 7 cups; popped popcorn counted as air-popped popcorn, coconut counted as sweetened flaked coconut, margarine counted as butter. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.