Chai Crunch

Indulge in the warm, aromatic flavors of Chai Crunch, a delightful snack that brings the spiced essence of chai tea to a perfectly crisp and nutty treat. This easy-to-make recipe features a combination of unsalted popcorn, raw almonds, cashews, and rolled oats, all coated in a rich, buttery glaze infused with classic chai spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and clove. A touch of honey and brown sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds offers a subtle nuttiness and extra crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this sweet and spiced creation is baked until golden and fragrant, making it an irresistible treat for cozy evenings or a crowd-pleasing snack for gatherings. Perfect as a midday pick-me-up or alongside a steaming cup of chai, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of bold, comforting flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups Plain popcorn (unsalted and unbuttered)
• 1 cup Raw almonds
• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 1 quarter cup Honey
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cardamom
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground clove
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon White sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the popcorn, almonds, cashews, and rolled oats. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, honey, and brown sugar together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, clove, and salt.

Step 4

Pour the warm spiced mixture over the popcorn mixture, stirring gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 5

Spread the mixture in an even layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the sesame seeds evenly over the top.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking. The mixture should become lightly golden and fragrant.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. The chai crunch will harden as it cools.

Step 8

Once cooled, break into clusters and transfer to an airtight container for storage. Enjoy as a snack or with a cup of chai tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(723.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3268.4

Total Fat 178.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.8g
Cholesterol 131.6mg	0%
Sodium 925.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 387.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.0g	0%
Total Sugars 236.0g
Protein 74.1g	0%

Vitamin D 9.0IU	0%
Calcium 634.5mg	0%
Iron 21.3mg	0%
Potassium 2515.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.4%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 45.0%