5 from 75 votes
Chai Popcorn
Chai Popcorn combines air-popped corn with warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and cloves, offering a sweet and spiced snack. The crisp popcorn is lightly coated with melted coconut oil and sugar, allowing the chai-inspired spices to adhere well, creating a balanced flavor ideal for those who enjoy warming spice blends beyond beverages.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
176 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground
- 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Air-pop the popcorn by your preferred method. Place in a large bowl.
- Drizzle melted coconut oil over the top and mix to coat.
- In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, salt and cloves. Sprinkle over the top of the popcorn and mix well.
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Notes
- Use freshly ground spices for a more vibrant chai flavor.
- Ensure popcorn is fully cooled before storing to maintain crispness.
- Toast the spices lightly in a dry pan before mixing with sugar to enhance their aroma, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
176kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
293mg
(12%)
Potassium
66mg
(1%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.