Heart-Healthy Sweet and Salty Popcorn
Indulge in the perfect guilt-free snack with our Heart-Healthy Sweet and Salty Popcorn recipe! Combining the light, airy crunch of freshly popped popcorn with a delightful balance of rich maple sweetness and savory, cheesy notes from nutritional yeast, this recipe is a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Made with extra virgin olive oil instead of butter, it’s packed with heart-healthy fats, and the optional touch of sea salt ensures a flavorful kick while keeping it friendly for low-sodium diets. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleasing snack is perfect for movie nights or daytime munching. Plus, it's vegan and gluten-free, making it ideal for various dietary preferences. Treat yourself to this delicious and nutritious bite-sized delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unpopped popcorn kernels
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt (optional, for low-sodium diets)
Instructions
Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
Add the extra virgin olive oil to the pot and let it heat for about 30 seconds.
Add the popcorn kernels to the pot in an even layer. Cover the pot with a lid, leaving it slightly ajar to allow steam to escape.
Shake the pot gently every few seconds to ensure even heating and to prevent burning.
Once the kernels start popping, continue shaking the pot intermittently until the popping slows down to about 2-3 seconds between pops.
Immediately remove the pot from heat and transfer the popped popcorn to a large bowl.
Drizzle the maple syrup evenly over the popcorn, tossing lightly to coat the kernels.
Sprinkle the nutritional yeast over the popcorn, adding a cheesy, savory flavor that’s rich in heart-healthy nutrients.
If desired, add a pinch of sea salt (optional) for an enhanced sweet and salty taste, but skip this step if you’re watching your sodium intake.
Gently mix the popcorn to ensure even distribution of flavors, and serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
625 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.2 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 565 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.7 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 457 mg | 10% | |
*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.
