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Easy Snack Bars for a Pop of Energy
This article highlights easy-to-make Popcorn Granola Snack Bars, ideal for busy lifestyles. Combining popcorn, granola, and peanut butter, they offer a nutritious energy boost. With whole grains and minimal calories, these bars satisfy hunger and provide essential nutrients, making them a perfect on-the-go snack. Visit Popcorn.org for more recipes.
Last Updated on November 1, 2025 by Daily News Staff
Easy Snack Bars for a Pop of Energy
(Family Features) Snacks are a staple in the American diet. If you often find yourself eating while on the go, you know how important it is to keep your energy up without sacrificing nutrition with quick, convenient meals and snacks. Whether you’re commuting to work, dropping the kids off at school or heading home from a workout, whole grains, granola and protein offer nutrients your body needs.
These Popcorn Granola Snack Bars are an energy-boosting pick-me-up, providing the stamina you need along with delicious flavor. As a tasty combination that satisfies hunger, popcorn, granola and peanut butter join forces to help you keep going between meals or replace a meal when schedules get hectic.
They’re easy to make and feature popcorn, a whole grain that’s 100% unprocessed with no additives, hidden ingredients or GMOs. Alone, air-popped popcorn has only 30 calories per cup.
Popcorn is also a whole grain that provides energy-producing complex carbohydrates and nutrients including zinc and B vitamins and contributes fiber to the diet for a satisfying treat that helps you feel fuller longer.
This Popcorn Granola Snack Bars recipe makes plenty for the week so you can enjoy while they’re fresh then store the leftovers in the refrigerator for easy snacking any time.
To find more popcorn snacks to satisfy cravings on the go, visit Popcorn.org.
Watch video to see how to make this recipe!
Recipe courtesy of The Popcorn Board
Yield: 16 bars
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granola cereal
- 1 cup roasted and salted peanuts
- 3 cups popped popcorn
- Line 8- or 9-inch square baking pan with foil. Spray foil lightly with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
- In large saucepan, heat honey until boiling. Stir in peanut butter until well blended.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in granola, peanuts and popcorn until coated.
- Press mixture evenly into prepared pan. Refrigerate until cool; cut into bars to serve.
Nutritional information per 1-cup serving: 180 calories; 11 g total fat; 2 g saturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 90 mg sodium; 18 g carbohydrates; 2 g fiber; 12 g sugar; 6 g protein; 147 mg potassium.
SOURCE:
Popcorn Board
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Win Busy Weeknights with a One-Pan Meal
Skip the holiday cooking stress with this easy Cheesy Spinach Chicken Bake. Ready in 30 minutes using rotisserie chicken, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights and easily adapts with broccoli or cauliflower swaps.
Win Busy Weeknights with a One-Pan Meal
(Family Features) If the holiday season has you avoiding the kitchen at all costs, a one-pan weeknight meal that’s equal parts filling, satisfying and simple can let you spend more time with loved ones and less time at the counter. Turn to Cheesy Spinach Chicken Bake that can easily be adapted to your family’s tastes by swapping out spinach for broccoli or cauliflower. To find more holiday season solutions, visit Culinary.net.
Cheesy Spinach Chicken Bake
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 4-6- 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon thyme
- Heat oven to 375 F.
- Cut rotisserie chicken and spinach into bite-sized pieces. In baking dish, mix chicken and spinach with ricotta cheese.
- Add mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and lemon thyme. Mix well then bake 30 minutes.
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Easy Game Day Sliders Recipe: Simple Salami Sliders for Tailgating
Make game day easy with Simple Salami Sliders. This quick recipe uses everyday ingredients for delicious tailgating food ready in just 25 minutes.
Easy Game Day Sliders Recipe: Simple Salami Sliders for Tailgating
Keep Your Focus on the Action with an Easy Game Day Winner
(Family Features) When spicy dips and saucy wings sound a little too overwhelming for your next game day gathering, turn to a simple yet still delicious solution. These Simple Salami Sliders can make game day planning a breeze with pregame ease and just a few everyday ingredients for the perfect snack at kickoff. Find more tailgating and homegating recipes at Culinary.net.
Simple Salami Sliders
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 4-6- 1 package slider buns
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices salami
- 8 slices ham or other deli meat
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- everything bagel seasoning (optional)
- Heat oven to 350 F.
- Halve slider buns, creating top and bottom portions. Set top portion aside, leaving bottom portion in original container. Place bottom portion and container in baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Layer Swiss cheese, salami and ham then cover with top buns.
- Mix melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Parmesan cheese, onion powder and garlic powder. Pour over sliders.
- Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes then remove foil, sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning, if desired, and bake, uncovered, 10 minutes.
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Last Updated on December 5, 2025 by Daily News Staff
A Comfort Food Classic
(Culinary.net) ’Tis the season for comfort foods, and this recipe with crumbled bacon and cubed potatoes smothered in melted cheddar cheese is sure to satisfy. Find more meal ideas at Culinary.net.Watch video to see how to make this recipe!
Cheesy Baked Potato Casserole
- 5 pounds red potatoes, cubed
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 pound cheddar cheese, cubed
- 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Heat oven to 325° F.
- In large bowl, combine potatoes and bacon.
- In separate large bowl, combine cheese, onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, salt and pepper. Add to potato and bacon mixture until combined.
- Pour into 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake 50-60 minutes until browned and bubbly.
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