Popcorn and Peanuts

I'm all about quick snacks that hit every craving at once, and this Popcorn and Peanuts mix is one of my all-time favourites. It's sweet, salty, crunchy, and honestly way too easy to keep grabbing another handful. I make it whenever we're heading out for a road trip, having a movie night at home, or the kids just want something fun to snack on.

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If you love easy recipes that taste like you put in more effort than you did, this one is for you.

Why I Love This Popcorn Mix

It's so simple

A few ingredients, a quick stir, and into the oven it goes.

Sweet + salty

My favourite combo. I could snack on this all day.

Great for sharing

Perfect for road trips, parties, after-school snacks, or weekend treats.

Budget-friendly

Nothing fancy. Just pantry staples doing their thing.

What You Need

• Honey
• Butter
• Popped popcorn
• Salted peanuts

Ingredient amounts are provided in the recipe card below.

How I Make It

1. Heat the honey and butter

Just warm enough so they blend together smoothly.

2. Mix everything in a big bowl

Popcorn + peanuts + warm honey butter. Stir until the coating hits every piece.

3. Bake

Spread the mix onto two trays and bake for 10 minutes at 350F. It gets sticky, crunchy, and golden.

4. Cool and snack

Let it cool down a little so it crisps up. Then try not to eat half the tray in one go.

Tips From My Kitchen

Use fresh popcorn

Stale popcorn won't crisp as well.

Stir halfway through baking

This helps everything coat and caramelize evenly.

Try different nuts

Cashews, pecans, or almonds work great too.

Add a little cinnamon

Just a sprinkle makes it taste like homemade kettle corn.

Make It Your Own

If you like experimenting, here are a few easy swaps:

• Use peanut butter instead of butter for a deeper, richer flavour
• Add pretzels for extra crunch
• Mix in chocolate chips after baking
• Add a pinch of sea salt on top before baking

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