Sweet 'n' salty popcorn

By barbsjustagirl

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 76 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 70 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 starch.

Ingredients

• 10 cups air-popped popcorn
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 5 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Dash salt

Preparation

Step 1

* Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter; whisk in the pudding mix, corn syrup, vanilla and salt until smooth.
* Microwave, uncovered, for 45 seconds or until bubbly. Pour over popcorn; toss to coat. Spread in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray.
* Bake at 250° for 25-30 minutes or until crisp, stirring once. Remove popcorn from pan to waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers. Yield: 12 cups.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.