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5 Popcorn Recipes for When You’re Stress-Eating

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at MSU chapter.

Searching for the perfect snacks to sustain you during your team’s next game? Look no further. We have compiled five of our favorite recipes that feature everyone’s favorite cinema snack.

Before you turn on your TV for the yearly emotional roller coaster, take a few minutes to whip up one of our tasty twists on the classic bowl of popcorn.

Everything Bagel Popcorn

Easy

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes

Servings: 1

Ingredients:
1 bag unseasoned popcorn, popped
½ stick butter
3 tablespoons sesame seeds (black or white)
1 tablespoon granulated onion
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
½ tablespoon caraway seeds (optional)
1 cup crushed bagel chips

Directions:
1. Melt butter on high for 45 seconds in microwave safe bowl.
2. Add sesame, garlic, onion, and caraway to melted butter.
3. Drizzle butter mixture over popcorn and mix in bagel chips.

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Photo by Benj Shapiro

Sweet and Salty Microwave Popcorn Balls

Easy

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes

Servings: 1

Ingredients:
1 bag unseasoned popcorn, popped
1 10oz bag mini marshmallows
1 stick butter
½ cup crushed pretzels
½ cup M&M’s

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Directions:
1. Melt butter and marshmallow combined on high for 45 seconds in microwave safe bowl. Stir every 30 seconds.
2. Mix melted mixture with popcorn, M&M’s and pretzel pieces using hands.
3. Shape and enjoy.

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Cookies n’ Cream Popcorn 

Easy

Prep Time: 1 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minute
Total Time: 3 minute

Servings: 3

Ingredients:
1 bag unseasoned popcorn, popped
2 cups white chocolate chips
2 tablespoons coconut oil
10 Oreos, crushed
1 sheet parchment paper

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Directions:
1. In a microwave safe bowl, combine 2 cups of white chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Melt mixture in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, for two minutes or until melted.
2. Once melted, mix white chocolate mixture with popcorn and crushed Oreos.
3. Spread mixture onto parchment paper to dry for 15 minutes.

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Photo by Benj Shapiro

Trail Mix Popcorn

Easy

Prep Time: 1 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 2 minute

Servings: 1

Ingredients:
1 bag unseasoned popcorn, popped
5-oz. dried cherries
1 bag Kar’s salted peanuts
½ bag M&M’s
1 Nature Valley Oats ‘n Honey Granola Bar

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Photo by Benj Shapiro

Directions:
1. Break granola bar into small pieces.
2. Add toppings to popcorn and mix together.

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Parm and Garlic Popcorn 

Easy

Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 1 minute

Servings: 1

Ingredients:
1 bag unseasoned popcorn, popped
½ stick butter
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
¼ cup chopped parsley (optional)

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Photo by Benj Shapiro

Directions:
1.  Melt butter on high for 45 seconds.
2. Mix melted butter with cheese and garlic. Drizzle over popcorn and stir to mix.
3. Garnish with chopped parsley.

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Photo by Benj Shapiro

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