Popcorn is an amazingly versatile grain. With a little imagination and some common household ingredients, you can make tasty and original snacks in no time at all.
Crunchy Popcorn Trail Mix will be a family favorite.
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Ingredients …
5 cups popped popcorn
3 cups whole grain oat cereal
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup peanuts (or other nuts)
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
6 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoon light corn syrup
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Directions …
Stir together popcorn, cereal, raisins and nuts in large microwavable bowl; set aside.
Combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup in small saucepan.
Heat until boiling; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour over popcorn mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
Microwave 3-4 minutes, stirring and scrapping bowl after each minute.
Spread onto greased cookie sheet; cool.
Break into pieces and store in airtight container.
For more popcorn recipes, go online to www.popcorn.org.