Crunchy Peanut Butter Popcorn Bars (Easy After-School Snack)

These Crunchy Peanut Butter Popcorn Bars are a quick, no-bake treat that busy parents and kids will love. Made with Dell Cove’s signature Midnight Blue Popcorn Kernels, these easy-to-make bars combine whole grain popcorn and protein-rich peanut butter for a sweet, salty, satisfying snack.

Quick Answer

TL;DR: Boil corn syrup, sugar, and peanut butter → stir in popped Midnight Blue Popcorn → press into pan → let cool → cut into bars. 

Why You’ll Love These Bars 

• No-bake recipe — fast and simple
• Sweet, salty, and satisfyingly crunchy
• Packed with whole grain popcorn and peanut butter protein
• Kid-approved and perfect for lunchboxes or after-school snacks

Crunchy Peanut Butter Popcorn Bars (Easy After-School Snack)

Dell Cove Spices

Servings

12

Category

Snacks, All Recipes, Savory Recipes

Crunchy peanut butter popcorn bars recipe made with Dell Cove Spices' Midnight Blue Popcorn. A no-bake, kid-friendly snack recipe perfect for after school or lunchboxes. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup light corn syrup

•  1 cup sugar
•  1 cup crunchy peanut butter

• 2 quarts popped Dell Cove Midnight Blue popcorn kernels

Directions

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1. Pop your popcorn. Not sure how to make popped popcorn? Check out our easy popping tutorial. Set your popped popcorn aside in a bowl to cool.
   
   Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. In a large pot, combine corn syrup, sugar, and peanut butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.

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1. Reduce heat to low and boil for 3 minutes, continuing to stir. Remove from heat. Add the popped popcorn and stir gently to coat.

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1. Scoop the mixture into the greased pan and press down evenly. Let cool completely, then cut into bars and serve.
   
   Store any extras in an airtight container for up to 5 days.