Caramel Popcorn

Makes 5 quarts. Final product is 5.2 calories per gram

• 1 c. butter
• 400 g. brown sugar
• 185 g. corn syrup
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 130 grams popped popcorn

In a saucepan over low heat, combine all ingredients other than popcorn and stir until melted. 

Put popcorn in a large bowl and pour over caramel mixture. Stir until coated. Spread popcorn out on a baking sheet and cook for 1 hour at 250 degrees, stirring every 15 minutes. 

Marshmallow Popcorn Balls

• 125 grams mini marshmallows
• 3 tbsp butter
• 60 grams air-popped popcorn

In a saucepan, melt mini marshmallows and butter, stirring constantly. Pour mixture over popcorn and stir until coated. With greased hands, form into 7 balls each weighing between 25 and 30 grams. Each popcorn ball contains 130 calories

Peanut Butter Cheerio Treats

• 1 (11 oz) box Peanut Butter Cheerios
• 1 (16 oz) bag of miniature marshmallows
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1/2 c. peanut butter

In a saucepan over low heat, melt together marshmallows, butter, and peanut butter. In a large bowl, pour mixture over cereal and stir until thoroughly coated. Press into a greased 9x13 inch dish and cover. Once cooled, cut and serve.