Milk Chocolate Popcorn Clusters

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Crunchy popcorn coated in rich milk chocolate with a hint of sea salt for a balanced, indulgent bite. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, turns popcorn kernels, milk chocolate, coconut oil into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 8 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pop 1/2 cup popcorn kernels in an air popper or covered pot until all popping stops (3-4 minutes), shaking gently every 10 seconds.
  2. Step 2: Chop 4 oz milk chocolate and combine with 1 tbsp coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted (1-2 minutes).
  3. Step 3: Pour melted chocolate mixture over popped popcorn, stirring gently until every kernel is coated and the chocolate is evenly distributed with a shiny finish.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/4 tsp sea salt over popcorn, then stir once more until salt is evenly distributed and the chocolate begins to set.
  5. Step 5: Spread coated popcorn on parchment-lined sheet, let cool until chocolate hardens (15 minutes), then break into clusters.

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