PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR MAKES 8 SERVINGS MUFA: PEANUTS
This sweet and crunchy treat is great for movie night in, game day, or packed in pretty tins and given as holiday gifts.
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon molasses
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
8 cups plain air-popped popcorn
1 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1. Preheat the oven to 200°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, syrup, butter, molasses, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice. Remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla and baking soda until blended.
3. In a large bowl, combine the popcorn and peanuts. Pour the sugar mixture over, stirring, until well coated. Spread the popcorn mixture evenly onto the baking sheet.
4. Bake, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes. Cool completely in the pan on a rack. Store the popcorn mixture in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition per serving: 251 calories, 5 g protein, 26 g carbohydrates, 15 g total fat, 5 g saturated fat, 3 g fiber, 270 mg sodium
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Serve with a Creamy Mango Frappé, omitting the flaxseed oil (159). TOTAL MEAL: 410 calories |