Kettle Corn Healthified
Craving the perfect balance of sweet and salty without the guilt? “Kettle Corn Healthified” is a delightful twist on the classic snack, offering a healthier take with simple, wholesome ingredients. Made with airy popcorn kernels popped in nutrient-rich coconut or avocado oil, this recipe swaps traditional sugar for coconut sugar or granulated stevia, making it a lighter yet equally satisfying treat. A dash of sea salt ties it all together, creating a snack that’s impossibly addictive yet easy on your waistline. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for movie nights or midday cravings, this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and customizable for a sugar-free option. Discover how to make this crunchy, lightly caramelized snack that’s as easy to prepare as it is to devour!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 tablespoons Coconut sugar (or granulated stevia for a sugar-free option)
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
Instructions
Place a large pot with a lid over medium heat. Add the coconut oil and allow it to melt completely.
To test the oil temperature, drop 1 to 2 popcorn kernels into the pot. When these kernels pop, the oil is ready.
Once the oil is ready, remove the test kernels and add the remaining popcorn kernels in an even layer. Immediately sprinkle the coconut sugar over the top and gently stir to ensure the kernels are lightly coated.
Cover the pot with a lid, leaving it slightly ajar to let steam escape. Shake the pot every few seconds to keep the popcorn from burning and to ensure even popping.
As the popping slows to 2-3 seconds between pops, remove the pot from the heat and carefully transfer the popcorn to a large, heatproof bowl.
Sprinkle the popcorn with sea salt while it’s still warm, tossing gently to mix.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.2 g | 121% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 584 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 170 mg | 4% | |
*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.
