Written by Julia Mangan
Snacks are great. Of course, many snacks found in the supermarket contain unwanted ingredients. Whether you have allergies or food preferences, we should all have access to the type of food that works best for us. Of course, not all snacks in the store are the worst, and our blog, 10 Natural Snack & Candy Brand Alternatives, has many great ideas.
Me? I love a quick, sweet treat made at home with real food. If that sounds up your alley, I’ve got something that perfectly fits the bill! This honey butter popcorn is quick and easy for an after-dinner treat or midday snack. Did I mention it’s also delicious?
Honey Butter Popcorn
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil, melted
- 3 tbsp. butter (try making homemade butter)
- 1 tbsp. honey (or more if you’d like)
Directions:
Step 1: Popping your popcorn can be done in three different ways: over the stove, in a popcorn popper, or the microwave. If you are using a popcorn popper, follow your manufacturer’s instructions. If you use the microwave, pour your kernels into a paper bag. Then, pour in your coconut oil. Fold the bag down several times, then shake, shake, shake! Place the bag in your microwave and cook for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes until there are about 2 seconds between pops.
Step 2: Now that your popcorn is popped, transfer it to a bowl and get ready to melt your butter. Melt the butter on medium to low heat over the stove in a small saucepan.
Step 3: When your butter has melted, remove your pan from heat and stir in the honey. Since raw honey has a strong flavor, I like to do a tablespoon or less at a time, stir it, let it combine, and then taste it (but don’t burn yourself!) If you can’t taste the honey, add more until it fits your liking. You want it sweet but not overpowering!
Step 4: The last step is to drizzle your delicious warm butter and honey mixture over your popcorn. If you’d like, sprinkle some salt over it after you pour on the honey butter. Serve immediately as it is best fresh!
Honey Butter Popcorn
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil melted
- 3 tbsp. butter try making homemade butter
- 1 tbsp. honey or more if you'd like
Instructions
- Popping your popcorn can be done in three different ways: over the stove, in a popcorn popper, or the microwave. If you are using a popcorn popper, follow your manufacturer's instructions. If you use the microwave, pour your kernels into a paper bag. Then, pour in your coconut oil. Fold the bag down several times, then shake, shake, shake! Place the bag in your microwave and cook for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes until there are about 2 seconds between pops.
- Now that your popcorn is popped, transfer it to a bowl and get ready to melt your butter. Melt the butter on medium to low heat over the stove in a small saucepan.
- When your butter has melted, remove your pan from heat and stir in the honey. Since raw honey has a strong flavor, I like to do a tablespoon or less at a time, stir it, let it combine, and then taste it (but don't burn yourself!) If you can't taste the honey, add more until it fits your liking. You want it sweet but not overpowering!
- The last step is to drizzle your delicious warm butter and honey mixture over your popcorn. If you'd like, sprinkle some salt over it after you pour on the honey butter. Serve immediately as it is best fresh!
