Recipe

The Perfect Snack to Eat While Listening to Miley's New Song

By Alexis Dorsey at College of William & Mary

Malibu by Miley Cyrus is the ultimate anthem for summer 2017. In a radio interview, Miley explained that she wrote it in a car, therefore it's a song meant for the car. It's the kind of tune to bop your head to while a warm breeze runs through your hair. Summer is the season for long road trips, which calls for road trip snacks. This tropical, Malibu-inspired trail mix is the perfect snack to munch on during those summer drives.

Malibu Trail Mix

  • Prep Time: 2 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Servings: 2
Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup popcorn kernels
  • spray bottle coconut oil
  • 1 Tablespoon salt or to your taste
  • zest one lime
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice or about 1/2 a lime
  • 1/2 cup coconut chips toasted
  • 1/2 cup dried mango

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Step 1

Pop the popcorn using either an air popper or the microwave. To pop in the microwave, place the kernels (no oil needed!) in a popcorn bowl or bag, set the microwave for 3 minutes, and take it out when the popping is more than 3 seconds apart.

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Step 2

Spray the popcorn with coconut oil so the seasonings will stick. Then, add the salt, lime zest, and lime juice. Toss to coat.

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Step 3

Add in the mix-ins and toss to combine. Package up the trail mix for a tropical grab-and-go snack.

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For maximum summer vibes, I recommend playing Malibu in the background while snacking. The coconut, lime, and mango flavors make this like a tropical drink you can take on the go. Plus, this recipe is vegan (so Miley-approved). It turns out, the sky is more blue in Malibu.