Goodies for Halloween

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 14

Spooky Goodies for Halloween

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	10 cups popped popcorn
	1 cup dry-roasted salted mixed nuts
	1/4 cup honey
	2 tablespoons orange juice
	2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
	1 teaspoon grated orange rind
	1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

270

Sugar

16g

Fat

17g

These spooky goodies are a fun and festive snack that is perfect for Halloween. The mixture of popcorn and nuts with a sweet and tangy glaze makes for a deliciously addictive treat that is sure to please both kids and adults alike. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to include your favorite nuts or dried fruits. The use of honey and orange juice provides a unique yet satisfying flavor that is perfect for the fall season.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
2.	Combine popcorn and nuts in a 13x9-inch pan.
3.	Combine honey, orange juice, butter, orange rind, and cinnamon or nutmeg in a small saucepan.
4.	Heat until boiling, stirring constantly.
5.	Pour over popcorn and nuts, stirring to coat.
6.	Bake for 20 minutes, stirring once.
7.	Cool and serve.

PROS

These spooky goodies are a perfect Halloween treat that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike.
The mixture of popcorn and nuts with a sweet and tangy glaze makes for a deliciously addictive snack.

CONS

The honey in this recipe makes it high in sugar, so it should be consumed in moderation.
The snack is also high in fat due to the use of butter and mixed nuts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Popcorn is a whole grain that is low in calories and high in fiber, making it a good snack option for weight management. The mixed nuts used in this recipe provide a good source of protein and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that can help improve heart health. Honey has been shown to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.