Popcorn is a favorite snack around here – and these bars are such a fun way to dress it up. This is a no-bake treat, so it’s a great one to get the kids helping with!

Popcorn is tossed together with oats, dried fruit, and nuts, and covered in a honey syrup – each bite is a mix of sweet and salty. It’s also hearty enough to hold my very hungry kid-apillars over until dinner so they’re a favorite after school snack here!

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 3/4 cup almonds, chopped
• 8 cups plain popcorn
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced dried apricots
• 3/4 cup honey
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

I like to think of these as trail mix – what do I have in the cabinet to use up that I can throw in? Any combo of nuts and dried fruit work well with this base! Dried cranberries, peanuts and dark chocolate chips are another favorite combo.

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the coconut on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
• Add the coconut to a large bowl, wipe the baking sheet, and add the chopped almonds. Toast in the oven for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice. Add to the large bowl with the coconut.
• Add the popcorn, oats, raisins, and apricots to the bowl and toss to combine.
• In a small saucepan, melt together the brown sugar, honey, and salt. Stir constantly until sugar is completely melted, then pour over the popcorn mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
• Spray a 9×12″ baking pan with non-stick spray and press the popcorn mixture into the pan.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours, then cut into squares.

At room temp, these remain pretty soft so I keep them in the fridge in an airtight container. If you’re taking them with you, i suggest rolling them into popcorn balls instead of keeping the bar shape – they’ll transport better!

More Back-to-School Treats

Wrapping up #BackToSchoolTreats week today with so many fun goodies!

Drink Recipes
Butterbeer Milkshakes by The Redhead Baker

Breakfast Recipes
Blueberry Buttermilk Waffles by Making Miracles
Mini Cinnamon Rolls by Family Around the Table

Snack Recipes
Air Fryer Pizza Toast by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Kabobs by Blogghetti
Popcorn Snack Bars by Kate’s Recipe Box

Dessert Recipes
Lemon Oatmeal Sugar Cookies by Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Mango Snacking Cake by Palatable Pastime
Trail Mix Fudge by Sweet Recipeas

Recipe

Popcorn Snack Bars

Yield: 16-20 Bars

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Chilling Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Popcorn bars are a fun, portable snack packed with nuts and dried fruit!

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 3/4 cup almonds, chopped
• 8 cups plain popcorn
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced dried apricots
• 3/4 cup honey
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the coconut on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
2. Add the coconut to a large bowl, wipe the baking sheet, and add the chopped almonds. Toast in the oven for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice. Add to the large bowl with the coconut.
3. Add the popcorn, oats, raisins, and apricots to the bowl and toss to combine.
4. In a small saucepan, melt together the brown sugar, honey, and salt. Stir constantly until sugar is completely melted, then pour over the popcorn mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
5. Spray a 9x12" baking pan with non-stick spray and press the popcorn mixture into the pan.
6. Refrigerate for 2 hours, then cut into squares.