Coconut Monkey Mix

Loaded with toasted coconut and dried banana chips, this popcorn snack mix makes a great after-school or TV-time treat.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup flaked coconut (unsweetened or sweetened)
6 cups popped popcorn
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash of nutmeg
1 cup dried banana chips

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
   
2. Spread coconut in a 13x9x2-inch baking pan, breaking up any clumps as needed.
   
3. Bake 10 minutes or until edges of coconut begin to brown.
   
4. Spread popcorn over coconut and sprinkle with melted butter; toss.
   
5. Sprinkle popcorn mixture with sugar, salt and nutmeg; toss.
   
6. Bake 5 minutes longer and toss with banana chips.
   
7. Serve immediately or cool and store in an airtight container.

Makes 7 (1 cup) servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of The Popcorn Board.