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Popcorn Granola Clusters
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I have a love hate relationship with popcorn. My tastebuds love it, but my tummy not so much. So other than a taste, I can’t have any. That’s why I always sneak in my own snacks (or teapot of herbal tea….yes it’s true) into the cinema.
So the kids gave me a big thumps up when I made these popcorn granola clusters. My first attempt was using tahini instead of the peanut butter after seeing this recipe on Cookie and Kate. But the kids, especially Noura, didn’t like it. I’m still determined to make a nut-free variation so stay tuned.
I used 1/4 cup corn kernels with 2 teaspoons of coconut oil to make around 5 cups of corn. Now a few words on substitutions. I would expect any type of oats to work. Honey or agave can replace the maple syrup. Almond or cashew butter would most likely work as a replacement for the peanut butter. Butter can replace the coconut oil or just leave it out.
Assuming the kids don’t get through it in one day, the popcorn will stay crisp for around 3 days.
P.S. I was so happy when I discovered a couple of the Crumbs popcorn boxes pictured below from our movie nights…need to bring those back soon!
Popcorn Granola Clusters
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Ingredients:
- 5 cups of popped corn
- 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons dark brown or coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Melted dark chocolate for drizzling
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350F or 170C. Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, combine the popped corn and oats. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan heat the maple syrup until simmering. Add the brown sugar, peanut butter, coconut oil and salt. Stir until smooth. Remove from the heat and pour all over the corn and oats. Stir to make sure the sweet mixture is evenly distributed. You may need to use your hands (and then lick whatever gets stuck to it, it’s delicious!)
- Transfer the mixture to the baking sheet and spread out in a single layer. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely before drizzling with some melted dark chocolate.
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