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Popcorn Walnut Snack Cup recipe

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A crunchy snack cup using plain popcorn, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and a little dark chocolate.

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Servings1 snack cup
Time5 min + 0 min
Estimate285 kcal

Ingredients linked to food lookups

Open any ingredient before swapping, increasing portions, or using a packaged version.

Popcorn2 cups plainKeep seasonings simple.Walnuts2 tbspAdds fat and crunch.Pumpkin seeds1 tbspSmall seed topping.Dark chocolate1/2 ozKeep the chocolate modest.Peanuts1 tbspOptional crunch when it matches the snack.

Steps

  1. Add plain popcorn to a bowl.
  2. Mix in walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and chopped dark chocolate.
  3. Season with salt or cinnamon if tolerated.
  4. Portion into one cup instead of eating from a large bag.

Why this recipe works as a low-FODMAP template

Popcorn Walnut Snack Cup keeps the meal job narrow: popcorn, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate, peanuts are visible, linked, and measured before any extras are added. That makes the recipe easier to repeat and easier to compare against your own tolerance notes.

Use packaged versions carefully. Marinades, seasoning packets, sauces, flavored rice cakes, sweetened yogurts, and spice blends can add garlic, onion, inulin, wheat fillers, honey, lactose, or polyol sweeteners even when the plain ingredient looks simple.

For meal prep, keep sauces and toppings separate until the label is checked. If this recipe works for you, compare it with Snack ideas or the Low-FODMAP Snack Recipes page before changing several variables at once.

Serving and portion notes

Portion note

Avoid sugar alcohol chocolate, honey coatings, dried fruit, cashews, pistachios, and flavored popcorn dust.

Nutrition estimate

Estimate: about 285 calories and 8g protein.

Educational use This recipe is a low-FODMAP planning template. Individual tolerance varies. Use your clinician or dietitian's guidance for elimination, reintroduction, medical conditions, or severe symptoms.

Common questions

Can I meal prep popcorn walnut snack cup?

Yes, if the cooked ingredients hold well for you. Keep sauces and toppings separate, then repeat the same serving before changing several ingredients.

Can I double the serving?

Check the linked ingredient pages first. A larger plate can change the total FODMAP load even when each single ingredient looks reasonable.

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