Nerdy Foodie: Treats To Take You To A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Aside from Harry Potter and maybe Marvel, there are few series that can stir up some nerdy love for a movie night quite like the Star Wars series. Whether you’re into the original trilogy, the latest batch, or you’re one of those rare gems that’s looking to revisit the prequels, having the right snacks can help set the scene perfectly. These snacks might not raise your midichlorian count (at least we don’t think so,) but they can definitely enhance your enjoyment of a Star Wars night.
A classic, made Tatooine-style
There are few cinema snacks as classic and well-beloved as popcorn. There are plenty of recipes you can find to make your own cinema sweet popcorn at home, if you’re looking to get into the Star Wars mood, why not take inspiration from the location that appears the most across all trilogies? This buffalo wing popcorn recipe takes a very different approach, mixing a little spice with the caramel sweetness, much better suited to the sandy jagged terrain of Tatooine.
The one in a million shot
While this recipe might have originally been made for the Wizarding World, movies, these exploding bonbons are perfect for a Star Wars night, too. There are few scenes as memorable as the time Luke trusts the Force for the first time, making a one in a million shot that causes the Death Star to explode, much like these chocolatey bonbons explode when you bite into them!
From the forests of Endor’s mood
While being a tried and true classic, these candies take on a new significance when you’re enjoying the original trilogy. This authentic gummy bear recipe is perfect for playing the role of the cuddly (and massively maligned!) Ewoks of the moon of Endor. They don’t take as much effort as you might think, and you can even replace the sugar in the recipe with fruit juice for a change in flavors.
A weapon for a more civilized time
How uncivilized all these treats might be, Obi-Wan might think. But that’s not the case for these lightsaber-inspired pretzels! A sweeter approach to the pretzel, these are decorated with white chocolate chips and food coloring, making them so more-ish, you might be collecting them like General Grievous by the end of the night. Just don’t spend the whole movie playing with them, you have to eat them too.
Bantha milk is much tastier than it looks!
There are few scenes that got turned into a meme quite as hard as when Luke Skywalker reappeared in Episode 8, only to take a big sip of some truly off-putting milk. However, this frosty Bantha milk recipe makes that particular “delicacy” much more appetizing and it’s even tastier than it looks, too! What’s more, it only takes four ingredients to make this delicious sweet treat.
Of course, the great thing about these treats is that you don’t have to have them just on movie nights. Make enough for yourself and you could enjoy the same snack the day after, too.
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