Low Carb Toffee Popcorn
Indulge in a guilt-free, sweet and crunchy treat with this Low Carb Toffee Popcorn recipe! Perfect for satisfying your cravings without breaking your diet, this recipe replaces traditional sugar with a low-carb sweetener like erythritol or monk fruit, making it ideal for keto and low-carb lifestyles. Air-popped popcorn serves as the base for a buttery, rich toffee coating that's crafted with heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a hint of salt for irresistible flavor balance. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy snack is perfect for movie nights or casual gatherings. The foamy toffee mixture ensures every kernel is coated and caramelized to perfection, and leftovers can be stored airtight for extended enjoyment. Whether you're looking for healthy popcorn recipes or keto-friendly dessert ideas, this low-carb toffee popcorn is set to be your new favorite snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Popped popcorn (air-popped, unsweetened)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Baking soda
Instructions
Prepare 6 cups of air-popped popcorn and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Remove any unpopped kernels. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the erythritol or monk fruit sweetener and stir until dissolved, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Lower the heat slightly and add the heavy cream, stirring continuously for about 3-5 minutes until the mixture thickens and turns a light golden brown.
Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda. The mixture will foam slightly, which is normal.
Pour the toffee mixture evenly over the prepared popcorn, tossing quickly to coat all the kernels before the toffee hardens.
Spread the coated popcorn onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
Let the popcorn cool and the toffee harden for about 10 minutes before serving.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.8 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.2 g | 191% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 169 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 940 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 311.6 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 333 mg | 7% | |
*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.
