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After-School Sweet and Salty Popcorn Snack Mix

  • Author: Natalia
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A quick and easy 5-ingredient snack mix that balances sweet, salty, crunchy, and chewy textures, perfect for after-school snacking.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 cups popped popcorn (about 60g)
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows (50g)
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (90g)
  • 1 cup salted nuts (120g), such as peanuts or mixed nuts
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (45g)

Instructions

  1. Pop about ½ cup kernels in an air popper or on the stovetop with a little oil to yield 8 cups of popped popcorn. If using microwave popcorn, pop according to package instructions and remove unpopped kernels. Spread popcorn on a baking sheet to cool and crisp.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter for about 30 seconds. Add mini marshmallows and microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until marshmallows are soft and mixture is smooth and gooey but not fully liquid.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cooled popcorn, salted nuts, and chocolate chips until evenly mixed.
  4. Pour the warm marshmallow and butter mixture over the popcorn mix. Gently fold with a wooden spoon or spatula to coat everything evenly. Work quickly before the marshmallow hardens.
  5. Spread the coated mix evenly on the lined baking sheet and let cool completely at room temperature for about 10 minutes until set.
  6. Break the cooled snack mix into clusters or bite-sized pieces. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Work quickly when mixing the marshmallow coating as it sets fast. Let the mix cool completely for perfect clusters. Use fresh popcorn for best crunch. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate in humid climates. Avoid freezing. To soften hardened marshmallows, microwave for 10 seconds before serving.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 13
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Carbohydrates: 34
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 4

Keywords: popcorn snack mix, sweet and salty snack, after-school snack, easy snack recipe, popcorn clusters

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