Chewy Peanut Butter Popcorn Treat Balls
Chewy Peanut Butter Popcorn Treat Balls blend fluffy popcorn with a warm, glossy peanut butter-caramel syrup for a perfectly sweet-and-salty bite. Each ball holds together with a soft, satisfying chew and a rich nutty finish that feels nostalgic. Ideal for parties, movie nights, or bake-sale platters where you want a handheld, crowd-pleasing snack.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chewy Peanut Butter Popcorn Treat Balls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 84
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter; cook and stir until the mixture reaches a rolling boil. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
- 2
Put the popcorn in a large bowl. Pour the peanut butter mixture over it and toss until evenly coated. With buttered hands, shape the mixture into about 16 balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper and let them set for at least 30 minutes.
- Calories 865.49 kcal High 43%
- Protein 23.6 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 175.08 g 64%
- Total Fat 18.02 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 3.14 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.83 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 68.06 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 21.68 g Good Source 77%
- Total Sugars 16.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 6.53 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 4.49 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 569.29 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Chewy Peanut Butter Popcorn Treat Balls is made with 5 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Butter, Corn Syrup, and Peanut Butter. Each serving provides about 865.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chewy Peanut Butter Popcorn Treat Balls made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Butter, Corn Syrup, Peanut Butter, Popcorn Kernels. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chewy Peanut Butter Popcorn Treat Balls?
- About 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 865.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chewy Peanut Butter Popcorn Treat Balls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Chewy Peanut Butter Popcorn Treat Balls healthy?
- Chewy Peanut Butter Popcorn Treat Balls has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 865.49 calories and 23.6 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.14 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Milk and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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