Last night was the premiere of the Tone It Up girls’ new show on Bravo, Toned Up. Aside from creating a wonderful fitness and health plan [that really works!], these girls have also formed an incredible community around the world. In Baltimore, this community brought me together with a group of ladies who happened to make an appearance at my wedding π
Knowing what a strong community this is, I quickly took advantage when I came to California. I’ve been welcomed to the Bay Area group with open arms and when I was invited to a Toned Up premiere party, I jumped at the opportunity to get to know these girls too! Obviously I couldn’t show up empty-handed so I needed to figure out a figure-friendly snack to bring.. that I could make in the hotel room.
Peanut Butter Cup PARTY Popcorn
Serves 6
Ingredients
– 12 cups popped popcorn
– 1/3 cup sliced almonds; toasted
– 1/3 cup Trader Joe’s Roasted Coconut Chips [these are the best!]
– 2 oz dark chocolate squares
– 2 tbsp Dark Chocolate Dreams
– 4 tbsp Old Fashioned Smooth
– Pinch of salt
Directions
Lay popcorn, almonds, and coconut chips out in one flat layer on a couple trays. In one small bowl, add dark chocolate squares and Dark Chocolate Dreams. Microwave for 30 seconds, remove from microwave, and stir the mixture. If it’s not melted, microwave in additional 30 second intervals until fully melted. Using a spoon, drizzle over the popcorn mixture.
In another small bowl, add Old Fashioned Smooth and microwave about 15-20 seconds until melted. Using another spoon, drizzle the peanut butter over top of the popcorn mixture. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over all of the popcorn, almonds, and coconut. Place the trays in the freezer to setup.
This recipe is what I call “dangerous.” It makes enough to serve about 6 people, but if you’re anything like me, by the time it makes it out, it might only serve 1 π
And how could I show up without the proper accompaniment?
I’m not too picky when it comes to my wine, but this is one of our faves! Trader Joe’s is the best. How did I ever live without wine in grocery stores?!
I’m so happy to have had the opportunity to meet up with these girls for the premiere of the show and I hope to meet more of the Bay Area girls next time!
Food for Thought
Did you watch the Toned Up premiere?
What is your favorite drink with chocolate?
I LOVE popcorn! It doesn’t get better than chocolate and PB… and wine, obv. π I wish I lived in SF!
Seriously, the perfect combo. I wish you lived in SF too! Come visit π
I’m totally with you-wine and chocolate for the win! And I’m a popcorn freak…I sense a new pairing!
Yes! Do itttttt π
um that popcorn looks amazing…might be a nice Friday snack for this snow day I’m having π
Hope you tried it and loved it as much as I did π
Those coconut chips really are the best!!! Love this popcorn and am thrilled to discover the Tone It Up girls new show! There goes my productivity…
I’m glad some of the coconut chips made it into my recipe before I ate them all π
we missed you in baltimore!
Aww missed you guys too!
The popcorn looks amazing!
Thank you!
Yum! That popcorn sounds great! I had no idea there were different Tone It Up communities! How fun!
I love that there are so many TIU groups. It’s so nice to find like-minded people so easily π
you just reminded me about the TIU premier on my DVR waiting for me! i should watch it.
i should also make this crack, er i mean popcorn. it looks so wonderful. good job! that vino also looks awesome because of the label. i’m a sucker for a creative wine label!
You should definitely make the crack-corn π and have it with wine.. obviously.
Omg… do I have to be a TIU girl to make this π
This looks amazing- stoked to hear of such a great community atmosphere where even though your not in your home town, there are a like minded group close by π
You should definitely make the popcorn, TIU girl, or not π
Oh my goodness. This looks soooo good!
Thanks! Hope you try it soon π
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