Heart Healthy Caramel Popcorn Recipe
Satisfy that sugar craving with this healthy caramel corn. At just 100 calories per serving, you’ll never want to buy boxed caramel corn again.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 16 servings
8 cups popped fat-free unsalted popcorn or 1/3 cup raw kernels air-popped popcorn
1/2 cup chopped raw peanuts or pecans
1/4 cup raisins
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cinnamon
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 300°. Lightly coat a baking pan with sides with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine popcorn, nuts and raisins. Set aside.
Step 3
In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, butter, salt and cinnamon and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, just until brown sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Pour honey mixture over popcorn mixture, tossing to coat evenly. Transfer coated popcorn to prepared baking pan.
Step 4
Bake popcorn for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramel colored. Let cool until the syrup has almost hardened, about 2 minutes. Coat a large piece of wax paper with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer popcorn to wax paper and let cool completely. (If parchment paper was used in baking pan, remove parchment paper and popcorn from pan and allow popcorn to cool completely on parchment paper.)
Step 5
Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 week.
Time:
45 minutes
Servings:
16
Calories:
100
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed
by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size:
1/2 cup
Per serving:
calories:100
total fat:3g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:4mg
sodium:28mg
total carb:19g
fibers:1g
proteins:2g
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About This Healthy Recipe
Searching for a delicious, healthy, gluten-free popcorn recipe that isn’t loaded with salt, butter and calories? Look no further. This recipe is easy to make, calling for just 8 simple ingredients. This popcorn is sure to satisfy your sweet or savory craving, with a perfect balance of sweet and salty in every bite. While a majority of popcorn recipes are loaded with both carbs and calories, this popcorn is the exception, containing just 19 grams of carbohydrates and 100 calories per serving. In addition, this recipe also supports a heart healthy diet, only containing 28 mg of sodium per serving. Whether you are having a family movie night, going to a baseball game, or just want a kid-friendly healthy snack, this recipe is perfect for any occasion. Once you try this celiac friendly caramel popcorn you will never go back to store bought, boxed caramel corn again.
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