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"Dorito" Popcorn - dairy free, gluten free, vegan

Like Doritos but don't like the chemical topping? Try this Dorito popcorn recipe - like eating Doritos, but without the chemicals! It's dairy-free too!

Servings: 6 -8 cups
Calories: 124 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn kernels (organic preferred)
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons coconut oil (for popping)
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or granules (if you would like to make your own garlic granules, see Easy Homemade Granulated Garlic)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder or granules
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (if you would prefer homemade chili powder, see The "Best" Basic Chili Powder)
  • 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Prepare popcorn using oil with your preferred method. This Healthy Stovetop Popcorn post has more information about popping and about my favorite stovetop popcorn popper. Air popped popcorn won't work without additional oil since the seasoning needs moisture from the oil to adhere to the popcorn.
  2. Combine all spices, and salt in a small bowl.
  3. Blend seasonings in a spice or coffee grinder, or blend in blender to make a fine powder.
  4. Sprinkle seasoning over popcorn and toss to coat.

Notes

  • Nutritional Yeast: Oh--and as a side note, nutritional yeast is a non-candida-feeding yeast that has a nutty-cheesy flavor. Vegans tend to use it a lot for a cheesy taste without dairy.
  • And if you're trying to avoid synthetic folic acid (almost all nutritional yeast has it), here is a brand to try.
  • THM: This recipe is a "crossover" if you are on the Trim Healthy Mama plan, unless you use air-popped popcorn, which will make it an "E."
  • Nutritional Yeast: Oh--and as a side note, nutritional yeast is a non-candida-feeding yeast that has a nutty-cheesy flavor. Vegans tend to use it a lot for a cheesy taste without dairy.
  • And if you're trying to avoid synthetic folic acid (almost all nutritional yeast has it), here is a brand to try.
  • THM: This recipe is a "crossover" if you are on the Trim Healthy Mama plan, unless you use air-popped popcorn, which will make it an "E."

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 124kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 587mg (24%) Potassium 80mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 239IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%) Net Carbohydrates 7g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 124

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 124kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 587mg 24%
Potassium 80mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 239IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Net Carbohydrates 7g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.