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Crunchy popcorn trail mix

October 25, 2006

MAKES 9 SERVINGS

5 cups popped popcorn

3 cups whole grain oat cereal

1/3 cup raisins

1/3 cup peanuts (or other nuts)

1/3 cup sunflower seeds

¼ cup butter or margarine (½ stick)

6 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons light corn syrup

Stir together popcorn, cereal, raisins, nuts and sunflower seeds in a large microwaveable bowl; set aside.

Combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup in small saucepan. Heat until boiling; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour over popcorn mixture, stirring to coat evenly. Microwave 3 to 4 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after each minute.

Spread onto greased cookie sheet; cool.

Break into pieces and store in airtight container.

The Popcorn Board

Nutrition facts per serving: 205 calories, 10 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 13 mg cholesterol, 25 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein, 106 mg sodium, 2 g fiber