Fruit Bowl Crunch

Cook: 8 min Serves: 11 Cuisine: American

A sweet and crunchy snack mix combining popcorn, Trix cereal, and a caramel-like coating, perfect for parties, movie nights, or quick treats for kids and family alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened fruit punch flavored drink mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 10 cups popped corn
  • 1 1/2 cups Trix cereal

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven, combine sugar and light corn syrup; stir constantly until mixture comes to a full boil.
  2. Boil for 1 minute. Stir in flavored drink mix and salt until they dissolve.
  3. Immediately stir in popcorn; toss until evenly coated and gently fold in the cereal.
  4. Spread on a greased cookie sheet until cool and hard.
  5. Cut into bite-sized pieces.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

295 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.4g 9% DV
Total Fat 2g 3% DV
Carbs 77g 28% DV
Fiber 22.9g 82% DV
Sugar 34.4g 69% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9706mg 100% DV
Potassium 214.3mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.3mcg
Vitamin C 23.8mg 26% DV
Calcium 226mg 17% DV
Iron 8.5mg 47% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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