Is popcorn gluten free? Yes it is and it can be SO much more fun than just a bag popped in the microwave.
You know that feeling when you want something sweet after dinner? O yes, this is one of my most favorite gluten-free desserts.
Do you get that feeling in the middle of the day when you’re yearning for a fun snack?
Yea. I get those feelings, too.
All the time.
Well, those feelings are what sparked my thinking for creating this yummy popcorn recipe.
I’ve been receiving a bunch of requests for fun snacks and kid-friendly treats that aren’t filled with sugar.
So, I started playing around in my kitchen and had a fun little time tossing together homemade popcorn and a lot of healthy and nutritious ingredients. The best part of this is the Pecan ‘Parmesan’ Cheese that I created using nuts and sea salt in the food processor. As noted below, feel free to use any nut you’d like but I’d recommend only using pecans, almonds or Brazil nuts to make your desired ‘Parmesan’ cheese that can be sprinkled on this recipe as well as used on other recipes throughout the week such as pasta, salads and roasted veggies just in time for winter! It’s my way of thinking I’m eating Parmesan cheese without the dairy and my body doesn’t get bloated from it. YAY!
Instead of canola oil, I used organic coconut oil to make this corn on the stove top, then I tossed it together with sea salt, cashew butter and raw pecans.
So easy… yet so tasty.
I know you’re going to love it.
Now, put on your cozy slippers, pop in your favorite movie and pop yourself some of this organic popcorn for a night of fun and guilt-free gluten-free goodness.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a medium sized sauce pan, combine coconut oil and corn kernels. Cover and cook over medium-high heat. Once you hear the corn start to pop, shake the pan back and forth slowly so you move the kernels around.
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Meanwhile, combine pecans and salt in a food processor to make a 'Parmesan' cheese texture. Grind until finely ground but don't puree to form a nut butter. Set aside.
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Remove the popcorn from the heat once the corn stops popping; set aside covered for 1 minute in case there are any corn kernels that still need to pop. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and drizzle with cashew butter. Add a few tablespoons of pecan 'Parmesan' and gently toss to combine. Add a few more coarsely chopped pecans if desired for a crunchier texture.
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Serve and store leftover 'Parmesan' cheese in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
I have never tried adding nut butters to popcorn. Does the cashew butter melt and coat all the kernels or does it only cover a few?
So, again I learn another use for coconut oil! 🙂
I am a huge fan of all things Bobs Red Mill! Not sure if this is the right place to be commenting for a chance to win the Bobs Red Mill flour? By the way I also love, love, love this website! Here’s to clean eating!
This sounds amazing. A far cry from the microwave popcorn that is riddled with toxins.
Would love to maybe see a sweet version of this too! 🙂
Love the whole bits of pecans in the popcorn!
This is surely a delicious combo and I never thought to pop corn in coconut oil! Now I need to go get some cashew butter to try this. The Veggie Crunch sound fab too!
This combo looks delicious! Thanks for the Veggie Crunch giveaway, BTW.
thanks for the giveaway!…..btw i love the combo butter/pecan! =)
This sounds a.maz.ing.! I think it would be a great “sweet” treat for my diabetic husband! Can’t wait to go and buy everything I need for this. Thanks! Would love to have hubby try the Veggie Krunch too!
Sea salt, cashew butter and pecans. My heart be still!
I can’t wait to try this on my kids! I’m going to use sunflower butter instead and see how it works:) I also would love to win the veggie snacks!
I would love to try the gluten free Veggie Krunch!
I’d love to try Veggie Krunch!
I love the healthy snack options! This looks great and I’d love to try the Veggie Krunch too!
Love these healthy snacks! #whoneedsjunkfood
Veggie Krunch has amazing new twists on the basic “kale” chips!!
Oh my goodness Amie! This is SO delicious. I was a bit sceptical at first on how well it would work out, but I was in the mood for something different and had everything on hand. Even the kids loved it and gave it two thumbs up! Thanks for all you do.
Thank you Sarah; so happy to hear that! Enjoy your night!
We love making popcorn with coconut oil. These toppings sound DELISH!!
Thanks Alysa; you are so kind! Hope you and your kids enjoy it!! xoxxx
Never thought to pop homemade popcorn with coconut oil, but it’s such a great idea.
Thanks Marygrace; so nice to hear from you! It’s delish; hope you like it!
so so so glad Steph introduced me to your blog.
Awe; thank YOU Carla! You are so kind! I love your work and it’s so great to hear from YOU! xoox Have a great week!