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    Delightful Mom Food / Recipes / Meal Type / Snack / Popcorn Marshmallow Treats

    Last Updated March 29, 2022. Published February 4, 2015 Danielle Fahrenkrug | This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

    Popcorn Marshmallow Treats

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    Popcorn marshmallow treats made with warm butter and marshmallows and rolled into balls in a muffin pan.
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    With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to make a healthy snack decorated festively with hearts, similar to a rice crispy treat, but using popcorn!

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    First, I made some homemade popcorn with 2 Tbsp. of coconut oil and about 1 cup of popcorn kernels. Combine coconut oil and three kernels in a pot. Cover and cook on medium-high heat until the kernels pop. When they pop, remove your pot from the heat and take out the 3 popped kernels. Then add 1 cup of fresh kernels to the oil and cover. Let it sit for 30 seconds off the heat. Then add your pot back to the heat and cook on medium-high for about 2 minutes for the kernels to pop. Remove from heat after 2 minutes to insure they don’t burn. They will keep popping.

    Then separate 7 cups of your popcorn into a fresh bowl. Add sunflower kernels and your marshmallow mixture. Combine and let cool. Once it is cooled you can roll it into balls and place in muffin liners. Festive hearts seemed like the perfect touch to sprinkle on top! Store in an airtight container lined with wax or parchment paper to prevent them from sticking together.

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    I am not a fan of processed foods and have a hard time letting myself buy Rice Krispies Treats– even though they are delicious. These Popcorn Marshmallow Treats have tons of fiber and protein from nuts, a treat you can feel good about feeding the family.

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    Happy Valentine’s Day Month from our family to yours!
    Popcorn Marshmallow Treats

    Popcorn Marshmallow Treats

    Popcorn marshmallow treats made with warm butter and marshmallows and rolled into balls in a muffin pan.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Snack
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Author: Danielle Fahrenkrug

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup popcorn kernels
    • 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
    • 3 Tbsp. vegan butter or Ghee if dairy is ok
    • 4 cups of mini marshmallows
    • ½ cup of sunflower kernels
    • Sprinkles optional for decorating

    Instructions

    • Combine coconut oil and three corn kernels in a large pot. Cover and cook on medium-high heat until the kernels pop. When they pop, remove your pot from the heat and take out the 3 popped kernels. Then add 1 cup of fresh kernels to the oil and cover. Let it sit for 30 seconds off the heat. Then add your pot back to the heat and cook on medium-high for about 2-3 minutes for the kernels to pop. Remove from heat after 2 minutes to insure they don't burn. They will keep popping.
    • In a large bowl, combine 7 cups of popcorn and sunflower kernels. Set aside.
    • In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
    • Pour melted marshmallows over popcorn mixture and stir until completely blended. Let cool. Once cooled, form into round balls.
    • Using a muffin pan, line with baking cups. Place each popcorn ball in a baking cup. Sprinkle with hearts or extra seeds.
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    About Danielle Fahrenkrug

    Danielle Fahrenkrug is the writer and photographer behind Delightful Mom Food. She is a mama of two young boys and loves food, family, friends, and Jesus with a passion for wine, coffee, and cauliflower crusted pizza. Danielle is also the author for Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Baking Cookbook, Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Cookbook, Dairy-Free Cookbook for Kids and is a certified health and nutrition life coach.

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    1. Iuliana says

      February 27, 2015 at 7:46 pm

      I prepared this recipe and is wow, my daughters have asked a serving. It on the favorites list.

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      • admin says

        February 27, 2015 at 7:55 pm

        Luliana thank you for commenting. I am so glad you all are enjoy and like it!

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