Recipe for cooking low-fat blueberry popcorn bars

Low-Fat and Low-Calorie Recipes :: Side Dishes

Low-Fat Blueberry Popcorn Bars

1 (3.5 oz.) pkg. dried blueberries
1 (2.85 oz.) pkg. natural flavor low-fat microwave popcorn,
    prepared as directed on pkg. OR 10 C. air-popped popcorn
1 (10 1/2 oz.) pkg. miniature marshmallows
1/2 C. white vanilla chips
1 Tbsp. butter or butter replacement

Spray 13 x 9-in. pan and lrg. bowl with nonstick cooking spray.

In sprayed lrg. bowl, Mix together dried blueberries and popcorn; mix well. Set aside.

In med. microwave-safe bowl, Mix together marshmallows, vanilla chips and butter. Microwave on HIGH for 1 min. Stir; microwave on HIGH for an additional 1 to 3 min. or until all marshmallows and chips can be stirred smooth, stirring occasionally. Add marshmallow mixture to popcorn mixture; mix until evenly coated (mixture will be sticky).

Spray hands or lrg. rubber scraper with nonstick cooking spray. With sprayed hands, press popcorn mixture in sprayed pan. Place in freezer for 10 min. or until set.

Cut into bars with serrated knife. Store in tightly covered container or wrap individually in plastic wrap for easy packing.

Stovetop: Melt marshmallows, vanilla chips and butter over med. heat, stirring constantly until smooth.