Popcorn Trail Mix Recipe
Full Recipe: 1 quart
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients:
- 1 quart air-popped popcorn
- 8 ounces raisins
- 6 ounces dried fruit (apricots, apples, etc.), diced
Add diced fruit and raisins to a large bowl of popped corn. Combine and toss thoroughly.
Nutritional Information (based on 3-cup serving)
- Protein 8g; Calories 651; Carbohydrate 162g ; Fat 5g; Saturated Fat 3g; Fiber 15g; Sodium 420 mg.
- Other nutritional ingredients that can be mix in popcorn are:
- 1 /3 cup chopped dried fruit provides iron and fiber
- 2 tbsp. soy nuts gives fiber and calcium
- 2 tbsp. whole almonds gives protein, iron and fiber
- 2 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese gives protein and calcium
- 10 pretzel sticks gives B vitamins
- 2 tbsp. pumpkin seeds gives protein and fiber
- 1 /2 cup dry unsweetened cereal gives iron and B vitamins
While enjoying your favorite movies at home you can prepare popcorn in just a few minutes. There are many ways to include popcorn on one's healthy diet.