Healthy Caramel Popcorn Recipe

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This Healthy Caramel Popcorn features air-popped popcorn coated with a maple syrup-based caramel sauce enhanced by vanilla and sea salt. The use of coconut oil provides a rich base for popping and caramelizing, delivering a sweet yet lightly salty snack. The popcorn is tossed with a homemade caramel glaze and set to cool for a crisp finish. It’s a treat that balances natural sweetness and crunch, ideal for a wholesome snack or a casual gathering.

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

8 mins

Total Time

38 mins

Servings: 8 cups popped, approximately

Calories: 115 kcal

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

3 tablespoons coconut oil divided
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
1 tablespoon vanilla

Instructions

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Place 1 tablespoon coconut oil into a deep pot or pan with a tight-fitting lid and melt over medium-high heat. Add in popcorn kernels and cover. Shake the pan back and forth every 20 seconds or so to heat kernels evenly. After about 2 minutes, kernels should start to pop. Once popping slows, remove popcorn from heat and pour into a large bowl.
In a small saucepan, place remaining coconut oil with maple syrup and salt. Boil 2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Drizzle over popcorn and toss to coat evenly. Spread out onto some parchment paper to cool 30 minutes or so. Serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 115kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 147mg (6%) Potassium 50mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 cups popped, approximately

Amount Per Serving

Calories 115

% Daily Value*

Calories	115kcal	6%
Carbohydrates	14g	5%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Sodium	147mg	6%
Potassium	50mg	1%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	6g	12%
Calcium	11mg	1%
Iron	0.3mg	2%

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