Low Fat Toffee Popcorn
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this irresistible Low Fat Toffee Popcorn recipe, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without compromising on health. Made with air-popped popcorn and a luscious homemade toffee coating crafted from brown sugar, honey, and unsweetened applesauce, this snack strikes the ideal balance between rich flavor and lower calorie content. With no butter and a quick 15-minute preparation, it’s a wholesome alternative to traditional toffee popcorn that’s easy to whip up for movie nights, parties, or an everyday delight. This light yet satisfying recipe ensures every kernel is coated in sweet, golden goodness, making it a must-try for popcorn lovers seeking a healthier twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Air-popped popcorn
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Prepare the popcorn using an air-popper or another low-fat popping method. Place the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl, ensuring it's free of any unpopped kernels.
In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, unsweetened applesauce, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to bubble (about 3-4 minutes).
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
Immediately pour the toffee mixture over the popcorn, using a spatula to gently toss the popcorn and coat it evenly in the toffee.
Spread the coated popcorn onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to cool. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes until the toffee hardens slightly.
Serve the toffee popcorn immediately or store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days to keep it fresh.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 707 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.4 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 307 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.
