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Popcorn bars

These chocolate popcorn bars are a revelation. Make a batch to share with friends or colleagues. The bars will keep for up to a week in the fridge.

Each serving provides 90 kcal, 1g protein, 13g carbohydrates (of which 9.5g sugars), 3.5g fat (of which 2g saturates), 0.5g fibre and trace salt.

Preparation time: less than 30 mins

Cooking time: less than 10 mins

Serves: Makes 20

Ingredients

  • 200g/7oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids), broken into pieces
  • 50g/1¾oz puffed rice cereal
  • 40g/1½oz salted popcorn
  • 50g/1¾oz dried cranberries, halved
  • 50g/1¾oz large marshmallows, quartered

Method

  1. Line a 20cm/8in square baking tin with two layers of cling film.

  2. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water.

  3. Meanwhile, put the rice cereal, popcorn, cranberries and marshmallows into a bowl and mix well.

  4. While the chocolate is still warm, quickly pour it onto the cereal mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until everything is coated.

  5. Transfer the mixture to the lined baking tin and press down well. Cover with cling film and place in the fridge to set for a minimum of 2 hours.

  6. Turn out onto a board and cut into 20 squares, to enjoy when you get a sweet craving. The bars will keep for up to a week in the fridge.