How about some whole-grain, fiber-filled snacking for the holidays? Sure, there are chocolate and sugar involved; but Cookie Pop and Candy Pop are not empty calories like many holiday treats. They’re based on popcorn, a whole-grain food with these benefits. But yes, they are a sugary snack. We love them!

We can’t stop munching away on:

 
 
BEYOND MUNCHING: RECIPES!

The GMO popcorn can also be use in recipes such as:

 
Sound good? Check out the recipes.
 
 
A CHARITABLE CAUSE

The manufacturer of the snacks, SNAX-sational Brands, has an annual holiday campaign to raise funds for the Ryan Seacrest Foundation.

A portion of the proceeds of retail sales plus all proceeds of e-commrce sales go to the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, benefiting their Seacrest Studios within children’s hospitals across the United States.

The campaign runs through January 31st.
 
 
GET YOURS HERE

The limited-edition seasonal flavors are available at QFC, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Dillons, King Soopers, Smiths, Ralphs, Roundy’s and other retailers.

Get them online from the SNAX-Sational.

A special holiday gift box, featuring 9-ounce bags of Candy Pop Popcorn Peppermint Hot Chocolate and regular Oreo Cookie Pop, are available exclusively at Sam’s Club nationwide, including Sam’s Club online.
 
 
> THE HISTORY OF POPCORN

[1] Candy Pop Peppermint Hot Chocolate, drizzled with minty chocolate, shown atop a mug of hot chocolate (photos #1 and #2 © SNAX-sational Brands).

[2] Iced Gingerbread popcorn atop a shake.

[3] Want to make your own? Here’s the recipe for this White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn (photo © Popcorn Board).