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Family Fun with a Pop: Kid-friendly snacks and treats perfect for sharing

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(Family Features) When hunger strikes and family fun calls for a snack to keep the excitement going, take your kiddos to the kitchen to whip up a tasty treat for all to enjoy. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or watching favorite movies, turn to an ingredient like popcorn that encourages creativity. Plus, it’s a delicious way for adults to turn back the clock and recreate childhood memories while making new ones with the family.

Consider these popcorn-inspired snacks to serve during your next adventure:

  • Take yourself back in time to your own childhood with a classic pairing that never goes out of style: Peanut Butter and Jelly Popcorn. This version offers a fun way to jazz up popcorn for kids and adults alike with a sprinkling of strawberries and dried cranberries on top for added nutrition.
  • When it’s time for a little fun in the sun or a trip to the park, sweeten up the celebration with this Graham Cracker Picnic Mix that’s a flavorful, kid-favorite combination of popcorn, bear-shaped graham crackers, marshmallows, fudge-covered pretzels and miniature cookies.
  • Pizza is hard to beat as a snacking solution the whole family can enjoy, and this Grab and Go Pizza Popcorn is no exception. Ready in just minutes by mixing popcorn, Parmesan cheese and seasonings, little ones can help prepare a batch quickly before heading out the door.
  • Colorful and fun, these Minty Green Popcorn Clusters are simple to make and a perfect treat to share. Just melt together marshmallows, butter, salt, green food coloring and peppermint extract before tossing with popcorn and green candy-coated chocolates.

To find more family-friendly snack time favorites, visit Popcorn.org.

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Popcorn

Servings: 4-6

  • 8 cups popcorn
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry jam
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons smooth natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  1. In large bowl, stir popcorn and jam until evenly coated. Transfer to parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  2. In small heatproof bowl over small saucepan of barely simmering water, add white chocolate chips and peanut butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes, or until smooth and melted.
  3. Drizzle peanut butter mixture over popcorn mixture. Sprinkle with strawberries and cranberries.
  4. Refrigerate 10 minutes, or until peanut butter mixture is set; break into pieces to serve. Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week.
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Graham Cracker Picnic Mix

Yield: About 12 cups

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 5-6 drops pink neon liquid food color or desired color
  • 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn kernels
  • 1 package mini pastel marshmallows
  • 1 cup bear-shaped graham crackers
  • 1 package white fudge-covered pretzels
  • 1 cup mini cookies
  1. In large pot over medium heat, stir oil, sugar and food coloring.
  2. Stir in popcorn kernels; cover. Cook until popcorn begins to pop. Shake pot over heat until popping slows.
  3. Remove pan from heat and pour popcorn into large bowl.
  4. Add marshmallows, graham crackers, pretzels and cookies then toss lightly.
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Grab and Go Pizza Popcorn

Yield: 6 quarts

  • 6 quarts popped popcorn
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  1. Place popcorn in large, sealable plastic container or 2 1/2-gallon plastic sealable bag.
  2. Spray popcorn lightly with cooking spray.
  3. Sprinkle cheese, garlic salt, paprika and Italian seasoning over popcorn and shake to distribute evenly.
  4. To serve, scoop popcorn into reusable plastic cups.
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Minty Green Popcorn Clusters

Yield: 32 clusters

  • 12 cups unsalted, unbuttered, popped popcorn
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows
  • 2 tablespoons butter or light olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon green food coloring
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup green candy-coated chocolate candies
  1. Place popcorn in large mixing bowl.
  2. In saucepan over medium heat, melt marshmallows, butter and salt, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in food coloring and peppermint extract.
  3. Toss marshmallow mixture with popcorn; cool 2-3 minutes, or until cool enough to handle. Toss with chocolate candies.
  4. Shape 3 tablespoons of popcorn mixture into small cluster; repeat with remaining popcorn mixture. Place on wax paper-lined baking sheet; cool completely.

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Turn to a Cheesy Snack Hack

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(Family Features) Bring some fun (and simplicity) back to snacking with these three-ingredient Cheesy Meatball Bombs. Baked to golden brown in just 10-15 minutes, they’re perfect for enjoying at home or sharing with a crowd. Discover more snack hacks at Culinary.net.

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Cheesy Meatball Bombs

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy
Servings: 4

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 12 thawed meatballs
  • 1 package (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • marinara sauce, for serving
  • Buffalo sauce, for serving
  • barbecue sauce, for serving
  1. Heat oven to 425 F.
  2. Use rolling pin to thin out puff pastry then cut into 12 squares.
  3. Place one meatball in each square with cheese. Close pastries around cheese and meatballs. For visible meatballs, leave hole on top of pastries. Place each ball in hole of muffin tin.
  4. Bake 10-15 minutes. Pastry should be golden brown. Remove from pan and serve with marinara, Buffalo and barbecue dipping sauces.

Tip: Recipe can be doubled or tripled, as needed.

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PETER PIPER PIZZA LAUNCHES NEW UNBEATABLE EVERYDAY FAMILY DEAL

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Beloved pizza brand combats rising costs, and delivers value with a $24.99 Dinner and Play Deal that includes 50 game plays

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PHOENIX /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Peter Piper Pizza, where “the fun is baked in,” introduces an all-day, everyday Dinner & Play Deal featuring a large one-topping pizza, four drinks, and 50 game points for just $24.99, offering an affordable option for families affected by rising costs.

According to a recent Allianz Life study, 60% of Americans believe inflation will worsen in 2025. Understanding this challenge, Peter Piper Pizza has also lowered the cost of games to just one point per play, allowing guests to play twice as many games as before. At select Tucson locations, rides are also just one point each, adding even more fun for the entire family.

“We’re at a time where value matters more than ever, and as inflation takes its toll, we know that families are looking for ways to spend affordable, quality time together,” said Peter Piper Pizza Chief Marketing Officer Genaro Perez. “We introduced the Dinner & Play Deal to give families a way to enjoy great pizza and have fun any day of the week without the added financial stress.”

Peter Piper Pizza crafts its pizzas with made-from-scratch dough and fresh ingredients, served in an atmosphere where families can connect over food and games, proving that dining out doesn’t have to come at a premium.

For more information, visit peterpiperpizza.com. To stay up to date on the latest Peter Piper Pizza news, follow @peterpiperpizza on Instagram and Facebook.

About Peter Piper, LLC
Peter Piper, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of CEC Entertainment, LLC, was founded in Glendale, Arizona, in 1973. Peter Piper Pizza features dining, entertainment and carryout with a neighborhood pizzeria feel and “the fun is baked in” culture across its more than 120 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. Peter Piper Pizza takes pride in delivering made-from-scratch pizza dough every day and providing the highest quality food and fun that reconnects family and friends. With the latest technology and games, ever-popular weekday all-you-can-eat lunch buffets, and beer for adults, Peter Piper Pizza appeals to parents and kids alike. Peter Piper Pizza supports children’s education through fundraising events and gives more than $600,000 annually to schools, hospitals and nonprofits that focus on children’s education and development. For more information, visit peterpiperpizza.com

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MUTANT SAYS “GET YOUR GREENS FOR BIGGER GAINS”

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Hardcore sports nutrition company debuts epic superfood drink mix, Big Greens, at The Arnold Sports Festival

PORT COQUITLAM, BC /PRNewswire/ — Fit Foods Ltd., a leading Canadian-based sports nutrition company in the bodybuilding and fitness industry for those born different, knows what drives the hardcore. Those who live for the iron—wrapping their hands around the weights, prepping for the set, grinding out the reps, and scaring their best into submission—aren’t content with average. They bring a relentless, hardcore attitude because it fuels their existence. They stand out in the crowd, united by muscle, and they’re hungry for more. MUTANT gets it. That’s why they craft serious supplements and quality apparel with kick-ass purpose, built solely for those who refuse to settle. And now, they’re unveiling their latest weapon: Big Greens, debuting at The Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio.

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Big Greens is a new epic superfoods drink mix from MUTANT that is debuting at The Arnold Sports Festival.

Big Greens is an epic superfoods drink mix that isn’t for the faint-hearted. Big Greens is the greenest greens on the market, engineered to support immune system function, muscle recovery, proper muscle contractions, and a reduction in oxidative stress—because those who live this lifestyle demand more than the basics. Available in two bold flavors, Berry Good and Just Chocolate, it packs a high-dose punch with key ingredients like spirulina, KSM-66® ashwagandha, DE111® probiotic, and over 40 superfoods. This is manufacturer-direct, multi-award-winning innovation from a team that lives the grind just as fiercely as their fans.

“Your mother always told you to eat your greens, so we made the greenest greens out there: easy, quick, and built for you to drink alone or stack with your favorite protein powder. This isn’t some watered-down drink mix — just look at the label — it’s for those who dominate and who push their limits in the gym and beyond,” said MUTANT President and CEO Jim McMahon. “They don’t just train, eat, and sleep—they attack every rep to be their best. Big Greens is built for them and to harness their discipline in a convenient way that also helps with better recovery.”

Fans eager to step up can visit MUTANT at The Arnold Sports Festival, booth 1245, to learn more, sample Big Greens, and enter for a chance to win epic prizes. They can also join a special meet-and-greet with Mitchell Hooper, the 2x Defending Arnold Strongman Champion and Strongest Man on Earth, on Sunday at 10 a.m. Big Greens hits shelves in May 2025, available online and at select retailers nationwide, including GNC stores. Each 10.4-ounce bottle delivers 30 servings of pure intensity, featuring innovative blends like 4,525 mg of Land & Sea Greens Giga Blend, 1,239 mg of Superfood Phyto Blend, 821 mg of Daily Reset Blend, and 725 mg of Pre and Probiotics / Digestive Blend.

For those born different, born hardcore, MUTANT’s got their back. Visit www.mutantnation.com for more on Big Greens and the MUTANT lifestyle.

About Fit Foods Ltd
Fit Foods Ltd, a world-class manufacturer of sports nutrition proteins and other supplements, specializing in powders. Its extensive variety of products and formulas has earned it international recognition for superior-tasting quality products and has resulted in a leading position in the marketplace. Fit Foods brands are distributed worldwide in 70+ countries. Its Canada based manufacturing facilities are GMP compliant, NHP site licensed (#300341), CFIA licensed (4420), US FDA licensed, and Certified Organic by PACS (#16-463). MUTANT is one of the companies most beloved brands.

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