Popcorn Trail Mix
While we probably enjoyed more than an ample serving of melted butter on top of our popcorn, without the butter popcorn is actually a relatively healthy snack and is a good way to satisfy the munchies. In fact, popcorn provides three times more fiber per 1-ounce serving than other snack foods, such as pretzels or potato chips and is considered a whole grain. Instead of the traditional popcorn and butter, try this Popcorn Trail Mix for your holiday snacking needs.
Madeline and I enjoyed making this recipe for Popcorn Trail Mix together, and of course eating it for and afternoon snack! Whole grains, dried fruits, nuts and seeds are all part of a healthy snacking diet. This mixture combines sweet and salty for ultimate satisfaction.
Popcorn Trail Mix
Whole grains, dried fruits, nuts, and seeds are all part of a healthy snacking diet. This mixture combines sweet and salty for ultimate satisfaction.
Ingredients
- 1 envelope Orville Redenbacher Natural Simply Salted 50% Less Fat, popped
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 2/3 cup raw, unsalted almonds
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup diced dried apricots
Instructions
- Sprinkle hot, freshly popped popcorn with cinnamon, tossing to coat evenly. In a separate bowl, combine the sunflower seeds, pepitas, almonds, cranberries, and apricots. Mix well.
- Toss the nut, seed, and fruit mixture with the popcorn. Divide evenly among 4-6 snack-sized bowls.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 421Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 651mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 8gSugar: 20gProtein: 11g
GoodLifeEats.com offers recipe nutritional information as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although GoodLifeEats.com makes every effort to provide accurate information, these figures are only estimates.
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Giveaway (1 winner):
Orville Redenbacher Gift
- Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn varieties (a mix of Light Butter, Cheddar, Kettle Corn, and Lime and Salt)
- Popcorn Bowl from Crate and Barrel
- Healthy Snack Recipe Mix-ins (Nuts, raisins, chocolates, dried cranberries, honey and recipes from the Orville Redenbacher’s website)
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Angela@spinachtiger says
This is boring, but it’s what I eat one to two times a day during this time of year. Apples, sliced in big slices. Sometimes with a little peanut butter. My second favorite health snack is a handful of nuts combined with dried fruit.
I tweeted…
Tran says
My favorite healthy holiday snack? Is there even synch a thing? J/k!! It would have to be homemade granola.
Jax says
Popcorn with dried cranberries and a little bit of butter!
Stanislav says
This combination is fantastic, good idea. I look forward for your new posts.
Sarah Jio says
Such a smart idea! I’m going to link to this on my Glamour magazine blog, Vitamin G, on Mon. Hope to send some traffic back your way (great site!), and will give you credit for the photo–hungry for popcorn trail mix right now!
Katie says
Thanks, Sarah – sounds great! I appreciate that.
Meryl says
Popcorn with freshly ground black pepper.
Karen says
My favorite thing is Gloggi. Its a Finnish red currant drink with spices. Its yummy. 🙂
Shireen says
love popcorn!
Catey says
I love whipping up some fresh salsa!
Kimberly B. says
After visiting Orville’s site, I’d have to say the chewy popcorn balls look yummy for Christmas!
Kimberly B. says
My favorite healthy snack is homemade trail mix. It has the usual nuts, sunflower seeds, & dried cranberries, as well as homemade cinnamon granola clusters, cocunut flakes & of cousre some peanut m&m’s to make it complete!
Tickled Red says
Oooo…love the trail mix combo! My guys are trail mix nuts. I’m definitely making this for our next movie night.
robin says
Healthy snack huh? I love to eat cranberries during the holidays.
Emily says
herbal tea. it’s warm and cozy and good for you too.
Jillian says
My favorite healthy holiday snack is home made cranberry granola.
Amy says
The buffalo stule hot popcorn snack looks really good