Crunchy Popcorn Trail Mix Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

This Popcorn Trail Mix Recipe combines the light, airy texture of popcorn with a variety of crunchy nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, making it an excellent choice for a quick snack. It’s perfect for movie nights, road trips, or anytime you need a satisfying treat.

The recipe is simple and allows for customization based on your preferences. You can mix and match your favorite ingredients to create a personalized snack mix.

Easy and Delicious Snacks Recipe

This trail mix features freshly popped popcorn tossed with an assortment of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, providing a delightful balance of flavors and textures. The recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare and serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients

4 cups popped popcorn
1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts)
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
1/4 cup chocolate chips or M&Ms (optional)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Salt to taste

Instructions

Pop the Popcorn: Use an air popper or stovetop method to pop the popcorn. Place it in a large mixing bowl.
Mix the Ingredients: Add the mixed nuts, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and chocolate chips to the bowl with popcorn.
Add Sweetness: If desired, drizzle honey or maple syrup over the mix and sprinkle with cinnamon. Toss everything together until well combined.
Season: Taste the mix and add salt if needed. Adjust sweetness or other ingredients to your liking.
Serve: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for up to a week.