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Popcorn Trail Mix

October 25, 2011

I love all the emails I get around Halloween asking me for "healthy" candy recipes. I wish there was such a thing, but sadly, there isn't. I usually just give in and allow my kids to enjoy a few chocolatey or sugary Halloween treats. HOWEVER, in the past, when I've put out a bunch of bowls filled with nuts, popcorn and chocolate chips for trick or treaters and given them holiday themed bags to let them make their own trail mix, they love it! Sure there's always one or two kids who try to fill their bags with 99% chocolate chips and maybe one nut, but there are also plenty of little ones who stuff their bags with a healthy portion of the good stuff and they absolutely love it.

Whether you're looking for a healthy-ish treat on Halloween or just a fun holiday snack idea for the younger set, this Popcorn Trail Mix fits the bill. And until someone invents healthy candy, you can't do much better!

Popcorn Trail Mix  (Makes 5 1/2 Cups)

  • Prep Time:5 minutes,
  • Total Time: 5 minutes,

Ingredients

  • 4 cups popcorn, popped
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
  • 1/2 cup roasted mixed nuts, almonds, walnuts, or peanuts

Preparation

  1. 1. Place all of the ingredients in a bowl and combine.
  2. 2. Place mixture into individual treat bags.
  3. 3. Serve.

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Comments






  1. Jackie

    September 5, 2012 at 10:31 am

    Also, I dump it out and find any kernels and throw them away if they did not pop. If the boys find them they will chew on them….

  2. Jackie

    September 5, 2012 at 10:30 am

    Tracy, I started giving the kids popcorn around 26 months. They can eat a whole bowl of it on our Friday night movie nights. Also try sprinkling some Parmesan cheese over it while still hot. They love that!

  3. Tracy

    October 26, 2011 at 8:45 pm

    Just wondering when you started giving your kids popcorn. My son will be 2 next month and I have not tried yet. Thanks!

  4. Lara Gustafson

    October 25, 2011 at 11:39 pm

    Hi. I was wondering if you could tell me the appropriate serving size for one person. I know it said 5 1/2 cups but how many does that serve?

  5. Kirstin

    October 25, 2011 at 10:02 am

    Great alternative to trail mix! For a school treat day next month, I might toss in a few pieces of candy corn, seasonal colored M&Ms, and leaf-shaped pretzels. Thanks for the ideas Catherine!

  6. Laurie c

    October 25, 2011 at 6:41 am

    Curious how you pop your popcorn? On the stove (with what kind of oil) or old school air popper?

    • catherine

      October 25, 2011 at 10:14 am

      Sometimes I make it in the pot (the way my mom made it for me as a kid) and sometimes I make it in a special popcorn bowl I got at Target that makes it without oil or butter.