Tree-Trimming Trail Mix

Name: Tree-Trimming Trail Mix
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters sliced almonds; 2 bay leaves; 237 milliliters dried cranberries; 118 milliliters chopped dried figs (or dates); 59 milliliters honey; 85 grams bag plain, unsalted microwave popcorn; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 teaspoons salt

Tree-Trimming Trail Mix might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 8 servings with 241 calories, 3g of protein, and 12g of fat each. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. A mixture of salt, bay leaves, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Heat oven to 400°F. Pop popcorn as directed on package; set aside.

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Popcorn

Pop

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Oven

Combine honey, oil, bay leaves and salt in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

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Bay Leaves

Honey

Salt

Cooking Oil

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Sauce Pan

Remove from heat.

Remove bay leaves. Toss warm popcorn with dried fruit and almonds in a bowl.

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Dried Fruit

Bay Leaves

Almonds

Popcorn

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Bowl

Drizzle trail mix with honey glaze, toss again, and spread evenly on a baking sheet.

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Glaze

Honey

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Baking Sheet

Bake until golden, about 3 minutes. Turn off oven, remove sheet and toss trail mix with a spatula; spread evenly on sheet and return to oven for 2 minutes more.

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Spread

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Oven

Spatula