May 23, 2018
5 Healthier Popcorn Mix-ins
5 healthier popcorn mix-ins for a fun and delicious snack: peanut butter popcorn, garlic bread popcorn, apple cinnamon popcorn, s'mores popcorn and smoky BBQ popcorn.
I don't know if you know this but we have a popcorn addict in my house! My 3-year old asks for popcorn every single day after dinner and also wants hot chocolate and to watch a movie. She doesn't get it every single night but let's just say that we have been enjoying more popcorn than ever before.
I've always been a fan of popcorn because it's delicious of course but is also higher in fiber and often lower in calories than other salty snacks. I always have fun eating popcorn as an evening snack with my husband and daughter.
I feel good knowing that we are having a whole-grain snack that also feels like a treat. When my daughter asks for chips or cookies or something, those are snacks that are okay sometimes but not snacks that I want her having often. Popcorn is healthy enough that she can eat it regularly which is great because it's her favorite.
I like swapping popcorn for chips or crackers because you can eat more for less calories and it often has extra fiber that other snacks don't have. I had so many fun popcorn mix-in ideas and chose my 5 favorites: peanut butter popcorn, garlic bread popcorn, apple cinnamon popcorn, s'mores popcorn and smoky BBQ popcorn. To make all 5 of these, it took me maybe 15 minutes total. That means each one takes about 3 minutes to make. It doesn't get any easier than that! They all tasted great but I have to say that my favorites are the peanut butter popcorn, apple cinnamon popcorn and garlic bread popcorn!
1 finely chopped apple
1 tablespoon apple pie spice or cinnamon
Instructions: Mix all ingredients together and enjoy!
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions: Mix all ingredients together and enjoy!
1/3 cup mini marshmallows
1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
1/4 cup chopped graham crackers
Instructions: Mix all ingredients together and enjoy!
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I don't know if you know this but we have a popcorn addict in my house! My 3-year old asks for popcorn every single day after dinner and also wants hot chocolate and to watch a movie. She doesn't get it every single night but let's just say that we have been enjoying more popcorn than ever before.
I've always been a fan of popcorn because it's delicious of course but is also higher in fiber and often lower in calories than other salty snacks. I always have fun eating popcorn as an evening snack with my husband and daughter.
I feel good knowing that we are having a whole-grain snack that also feels like a treat. When my daughter asks for chips or cookies or something, those are snacks that are okay sometimes but not snacks that I want her having often. Popcorn is healthy enough that she can eat it regularly which is great because it's her favorite.
I like swapping popcorn for chips or crackers because you can eat more for less calories and it often has extra fiber that other snacks don't have. I had so many fun popcorn mix-in ideas and chose my 5 favorites: peanut butter popcorn, garlic bread popcorn, apple cinnamon popcorn, s'mores popcorn and smoky BBQ popcorn. To make all 5 of these, it took me maybe 15 minutes total. That means each one takes about 3 minutes to make. It doesn't get any easier than that! They all tasted great but I have to say that my favorites are the peanut butter popcorn, apple cinnamon popcorn and garlic bread popcorn!
Peanut Butter Popcorn
Yield: 1 bag of popcorn
Peanut Butter Popcorn
Thanks to the coconut oil, the peanut butter mixture will slightly harden on popcorn for a less-mess treat!
Prep Time: 2 minutes Cook time: 3 minutes Total time: 5 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 1 bag popcorn
- 1/2 cup peanut butter powder
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- Melt coconut oil and mix in peanut butter powder. Pour popcorn into a bowl and mix with peanut butter mixture.
Enjoy!
Garlic Bread Popcorn
Yield: 1 bag of popcorn
Garlic Bread Popcorn
All the flavors from your favorite garlic bread make this popcorn taste just like garlic bread!
Prep Time: 2 minutes Cook time: 3 minutes Total time: 5 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 1 bag popcorn, popped
- 1-2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mix all ingredients together and enjoy!
Enjoy!
Apple Cinnamon Popcorn
Super kid-friendly and tastes similar to apple pie!
Ingredients:
1 bag popcorn1 finely chopped apple
1 tablespoon apple pie spice or cinnamon
Instructions: Mix all ingredients together and enjoy!
Smoky BBQ Popcorn
Smoky and tastes similar to BBQ chips but is much lighter.
Ingredients:
1 bag popcorn1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions: Mix all ingredients together and enjoy!
S'mores Popcorn
Easier and healthier than your favorite s'mores treat and ready in just a few minutes!
Ingredients:
1 bag popcorn1/3 cup mini marshmallows
1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
1/4 cup chopped graham crackers
Instructions: Mix all ingredients together and enjoy!
Ahh! These all sound so good! I can't wait to try these out! :] Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks!
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