Breakfast Popcorn
Elevate your morning routine with this playful and nutritious twist on a classic snack—Breakfast Popcorn! Featuring freshly popped kernels drizzled with honey or maple syrup and dusted with a touch of cinnamon, this recipe transforms everyday popcorn into a wholesome breakfast option. Loaded with crunchy granola clusters, chopped nuts, sweet dried cranberries, and optional shredded coconut, it’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures to kickstart your day. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy recipe makes for a quick, kid-friendly morning treat or a grab-and-go snack. Indulge in this unique breakfast idea that's light, portable, and packed with energy, perfect for busy mornings or lazy weekends alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unpopped popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
- 0.25 cup granola clusters
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons sea salt
Instructions
Heat the coconut oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the popcorn kernels and cover with a lid.
Shake the pot occasionally to prevent burning, and continue cooking until the popping slows to 2-3 seconds between pops. Remove from heat immediately.
Pour the freshly popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl and drizzle with honey (or maple syrup) while it’s still warm.
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon and sea salt over the popcorn, then carefully toss to distribute evenly.
Add the dried cranberries, chopped nuts, granola clusters, and shredded coconut (if using). Toss again to combine.
Serve immediately as a delightful breakfast treat. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.0 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.7 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 698 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.8 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.9 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.2 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 708 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
