I’ve realized I may be taking my popcorn obsession a bit too far.
But that’s okay.
I’m loving the creativity of taking a little organic corn kernel and whipping it into a sweet (and healthy) sugar-free treat. It kinda’ makes me feel like a kid again.
Let’s just say I have the perfect kid-friendly, adult-approved snack or dessert for you. It’s so fun to make and quite simple.
Here’s a hint: buy organic popcorn. I know you already know that corn is a supper duper highly GMO food so anything you eat that’s got corn in it- steer clear of conventional and reach for organic.
Consider this your summer go-to nibble when you are ready to bite into a sugary chocolate bar and you know it’s not going to make you feel good afterwards.
This popcorn is going to rock your world, fill you up and possibly have you serve it as a dessert for your upcoming Memorial Day weekend BBQ.
Yes, popcorn for dessert is healthy and totally acceptable.
Trust me.
I know.
xo
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Try to buy everything organic. Here’s why: The Benefits of Eating Organic.
Ingredients
- 1 cup organic popcorn
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. raw cacao nibs
- 2 Tbsp. pecans
- 2 Tbsp. dried cherries chopped
- 3 Tbsp. unsweetened coconut flakes
- pinch ground coriander
- pinch ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Pour olive oil into a large saucepan; coat entire bottom of pan. Add popcorn and cook over medium-low heat. Cover saucepan and shake vigorously as the popcorn pops.
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As you shake, lift the lid a few times so steam can escape (and to make the popcorn light and crunchy).
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Transfer popped popcorn in batches into a large bowl; return pan to the stove top and shake until the last kernel has popped. Remove from heat and add all popped popcorn to the bowl. Add cacao nibs, coconut flakes, coriander and cinnamon. Serve warm.
Wow!! this looks amazing and will be trying it this week. Always looking for healthy, great tasting snacking options for y family!
Thank you!!!
Popcorn is my favorite!!! Thank you for sharing Amie xx
It sounds yummy but since I am not supposed to eat corn I’m going to try it with popped sorghum.
Love popcorn! And your giveaways are lovely
Its amazing, how you adapt popcorn gluten free, in this case you can delight yourself! Nice,
mmmmm!
& thanks for the giveaway!
This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it and see how the kids like it!
Hi Amie!
I am new to your web site and am finding MANY things that I will be able to enjoy! I thank you in advance for doing the hard work for me…lol. If I had known years ago the power of food my life might have turned out a lot differently! This popcorn looks divine and I can’t wait to try it. Thanks again….gotta go…lots to read and enjoy on here!
This looks great! Love that it’s sugar-free because my doctor wants me to cut out the sugar as much as possible, which is difficult for me at times. Thanks this will be fun for movies nights as well as desserts and snacks!
I have all the ingredients for this.. hard to believe. Will def try it next movie night!
now I have to go to the store!
I love popcorn, and this does sound amazingly delicious! I would also love to win your giveaway for the non-toxic Popsicle set from Onyx.
Thanks for the kid friendly recipes! Would love to win the prize! I have the old school plastic popscile makers. LOL
I love popcorn…mostly with lots of butter, so thank you for posting this fantastic healthy alternative. 🙂
this looks delicious….
What an awesome, healthy snack!