Planters Fat-Free Fiddle Faddle

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup roasted almonds or peanuts (optional)
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup light corn syrup
• 0.75 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 bag 94% fat-free microwave popcorn (popped)

Steps

1. 1

   Pop the bag of 94% fat-free microwave popcorn according to the package directions. Remove any unpopped kernels and place the popped corn into a large bowl.

2. 2

   If using, add the roasted almonds or peanuts to the bowl with the popcorn.

3. 3

   In a medium saucepan, combine the vegetable oil, light corn syrup, light brown sugar, water, and salt.

4. 4

   Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue to cook until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (approximately 235°F / 113°C).

5. 5

   Remove the syrup from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

6. 6

   Pour the hot candy mixture over the popcorn and nuts, tossing gently to coat evenly.

7. 7

   Spread the coated popcorn onto a baking sheet or large microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high in short intervals, stirring in between, to help the coating set and become crunchy as described by the author.

8. 8

   Allow the Fiddle Faddle to cool completely before serving to ensure the coating hardens.

Notes

The author notes that while there is a small amount of fat in the recipe, it calculates to less than 1 gram of fat per 1-cup serving. Using a high-quality low-fat microwave popcorn is key to the texture.

Nutrition per serving

• snack
• dessert
• low-fat
• copycat
• microwave
• popcorn
• sweet