Give your usual popcorn a sweet and salty twist using this super easy and budget-friendly recipe! You will only need a couple of minutes and 3 ingredients to make the popcorn flavoring. And it will be worth the minimal effort to enjoy these tasty sweetened and salted popped corn kernels! They are the perfect gluten-free snacks to make on your next movie night and game day!
Everyone has their preferred popcorn flavor. Plain, 'cheesy', salted, loaded with vegan butter, vegan chocolate, caramel, and so on. But on days when you are feeling more adventurous and would like to give your corn crunchies a flavor boost, try this Sweet and Salty Popcorn recipe! Or you can also make a popcorn party while you are at it and try my Chai Popcorn recipe too! You will never go back to one-dimensional flavor once you've tried these!
Ditch those flavor packets that come with your box of popcorn! And next time you are buying them, save yourself some bucks and go for plain popcorn, then make this pantry-friendly flavoring instead. This homemade recipe will allow you to enjoy popcorn that is better than any that you've ever bought. It has a syrupy sweetness from the agave-vegan butter mixture, but is mixed with salt to give it that amazing salted caramel flavor. Every crunchy bite will leave you wanting more.
1) Pop the corn kernels. You may use an air popper or a microwave. Follow machine instructions if using an air popper. If using a microwave, pop ¼ cup of kernels in a paper bag over high heat with the ends closed. Cook the remaining kernels in the same manner.
2) Make the flavoring mixture. First, place vegan butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat and add agave syrup and salt.
3) Coat your popcorn. Get your large mixing bowl and combine all of the ingredients. Make sure the popcorn is properly coated with the mixture.
4) Serve while still warm and enjoy!
Feel free to be creative and experiment with your favorite additions or substitutions.
This homemade popcorn is best served off the popper or microwave while still warm and crunchy! It is better to make enough flavoring mixture in one sitting, as it is easy to make anyways. In case you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight jar or sealable plastic/stasher bag for up to 3-5 days.
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