Maple Peanut Puffed Corn
Maple Peanut Puffed Corn is a deliciously easy 5-ingredient snack mix that you'll be devouring. It's perfect by the handful, or as my sister enjoys it, with a little milk as a homemade cereal. This gluten-free vegan snack is crunchy, flavorful, and easily customizable.
Servings 5 cups
Ingredients
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup roasted unsalted peanuts
- 4 cups puffed corn cereal
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Pinch of cayenne optional
- Flaky sea salt to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a medium to large sauce pot, heat the maple syrup over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and let simmer for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, stir in the cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and cayenne, if using.½ cup pure maple syrup, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch of cayenne, ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Immediately mix in the puffed corn cereal and peanuts.½ cup roasted, 4 cups puffed corn cereal
- Pour the puffed corn mixture out onto a baking sheet and spread evenly, leaving in clumps if you want clusters. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if using.Flaky sea salt
- Let cool to the touch. It should be firm and crunchy. Store in an airtight container or zip bag when it's fully cooled.
Notes
If it doesn't harden completely, preheat the oven to 300° and bake for 10 minutes. It should firm up once cooled.
