Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls
Indulge in the delightful fusion of creamy peanut butter and crunchy popcorn with these easy-to-make Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or a quick snack, these treats are not only delicious but also packed with protein and fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unpopped popcorn kernels
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or corn syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or stovetop method to yield approximately 8 cups of popped popcorn. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter, honey (or corn syrup), and salt. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Pour the warm mixture over the popped popcorn, gently folding until evenly coated.
- Allow cooling slightly; then grease your hands and form small balls (about 2 tablespoons each).
- Place on parchment paper to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg