Rocky Road Popcorn Balls

Low Calorie - Diet and Healthy

I made these fun treats for my boys and am now making them for the grandkids. Great anytime of the year, but especially good at Halloween for trick-or-treaters. A combination of rocky road candy and sweet popcorn, rolled into a ball.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 popcorn balls

Rocky Road Popcorn Balls

Ingredients

3 cups miniature marshmallows

¼ cup butter

8 cups freshly popped popcorn

½ cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts

½ cup miniature chocolate chips

Whole Wheat Blueberry Pancakes

Diet and Healthy

Directions

Step 1

Place the marshmallows and butter into a large pot over medium-low heat and melt them together stirring often. Cook until blended and smooth about 5 minutes and remove from heat.

Step 2

Stir in the popcorn and peanuts and stir gently to thoroughly coat them with the marshmallow mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Step 3

With greased hands shape the mixture into 3 inch balls and wrap each ball in plastic wrap.

Nutritional Information

Rocky Road Popcorn Balls

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 143.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.7g 4%

Carbohydrates: 14.6g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 5%

Sugars: 8.5g

Fat: 9.2g 14%

Saturated Fat: 3.5g 17%

Cholesterol: 7.6mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 97.1IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Folate: 8.8mcg 2%

Calcium: 5.3mg 1%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 18.7mg 7%

Potassium: 60.6mg 2%

Sodium: 91.2mg 4%

Calories From Fat: 82.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.