Trail-Mix Popcorn

by the only female Iron Chef, Cat Cora

1 2.9 oz. bag microwave popcorn, cooked according to package directions

1 cup raisins

½ cup dried apricots

½ cup dried cranberries and /or cherries

½ cup honey or agave nectar

2 Tbs. butter

¼ cup finely chopped pecans, walnuts and/or peanuts

¼ cup raw sunflower seeds

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Oil hands to keep popcorn from sticking.
2. In a large bowl combine popcorn with dried fruits and set aside
3. In a medium saucepan over low heat, stir honey with butter, nuts, sunflower seeds, and cinnamon and mix until well combined
4. Carefully drizzle mixture over popcorn and fruit, stirring constantly, until everything is well coated. Let sit overnight. Makes approx. 4 cups.

Nutrition per ½ cup: 291 calories; 3g protein; 11g fat (3g saturated fat); 50g carbs; 4g fiber; 27mg calcium; 1mg iron; 104mg sodium

About the Author: The only female Iron Chef, Cat Cora  is the author of three cookbooks, and owner of Kouzzina by Cat Cora restaurant at Walt Disney World BoardWalk Resort. Cat is also a mother of four boys, Zoran 7, Caje, 3, Thatcher, 1 ½ and Nash 1.

Her back-to-school lunches have been tested by her very own household critics– and passed with flying colors.  You can visit her website at http://www.catcoracooks.com.Tweet