These trail mix popcorn bars are just too much fun to make. My kids were in the kitchen with me, munching on the popcorn and M&M’s while I melted the ingredients over the stove. I wasn’t sure if I’d actually have enough ingredients to make these yummy bars because, with three kids + M&M’s, well, you know how that goes if you ever bake with them! But they had a blast topping the bars with the trail mix and couldn’t wait to eat them!

Ingredients:

• 8-10 Cups Popped Popcorn
• 1 1/2 Cups M&M’s
• 1/2 Cup Raisins
• 1 Cup Peanuts
• 10 oz. Mini Marshmallows
• 4 Butter or Margarine
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• Non-stick Cooking Spray

Directions:

• Melt the butter and mini marshmallows on the stovetop.
• While they are melting…
  • Spray a 9×13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Mix the M&M’s, raisins, and peanuts in a bowl.
  • Set aside.
• Stir the salt and vanilla.
• Combine the popcorn, mixed bowl of ingredients, and marshmallow mixture together and carefully stir until fully coated and mixed.
• Pour into the 9X13 pan.
• Press the mixture into the pan and smooth out.
• Allow to cool for 1-2 hours to set.
• Cut and serve at room temperature.
• Enjoy!

Notes:

• This treat is so versatile! You can swap other ingredients in and out!
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Butterscotch Chips
  • Peanut Butter Chips
  • Sprinkles
  • & More!
• Making this for a certain holiday? Use the seasonally colored M&M’s to make this more festive!

These Trail Mix Popcorn Bars are so easy to make, taste better than any box kind, and are perfect for your kid’s lunchbox or even your spouse’s rucksack!

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