Did you know air-popped popcorn is actually a super healthy whole grain snack? It’s low in calories, packed with fiber and contains lots of essential vitamins and minerals. However, when you slather in in butter or caramel, the health benefits are somewhat reduced…
Here are three tasty and healthy alternative popcorn toppings. For each topping, simply mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl, coat your hot popcorn in 1 tablespoon of your preferred oil or use an oil spray, and then toss with the topping until all kernels are coated. Movie night, here we come!
Mexican Spiced Chocolate Popcorn
Sweet, spicy and complex, this Mexican-inspired chocolate popcorn is a warmly spiced fall favorite!
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon seasalt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Parmesan Garlic Popcorn
For all the umami-lovers out there, this one’s for you. The parmesan, garlic, and herbs transform your popcorn into a savory Italian delight.
- 4 tablespoons very finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Peanut Butter Popcorn
A healthy peanut butter based treat? Yes please! Use powdered peanut butter to enjoy a low-calorie sweet-salty snack.
- 4 tablespoons powdered peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
