This is everything you need to know about coconut oil popcorn. It can be flavored with sweet or savory toppings, and it’s a frugal, healthy snack that everyone loves.
When my family cut back on dairy a few years ago, our first concern was popcorn. How were we supposed to survive without our favorite evening snack?
As it turned out, we had nothing to worry about. Coconut oil is the perfect topping for popcorn. The rich flavor is actually quite similar to buttered popcorn.
Basic Vegan Coconut Oil Popcorn Recipe
I make lots of different varieties of flavored popcorn for an easy snack. Even without the extra toppings, plain popcorn coated with melted coconut oil and topped with salt and pepper is delicious on its own.
To make this easy snack, simply pop a half cup of kernels using your desired method. I use an air popper, but you can also pop the kernels on the stovetop if you don’t have an air popper.
Once the kernels are popped, drizzle the popcorn with about 3 tablespoons of melted coconut oil. You can use your hands to gently mix it. Then sprinkle the popcorn with salt and pepper to taste, and add a bit of fresh grated parmesan cheese if desired.
A simple batch of popcorn topped with coconut oil, salt, and pepper costs about $.85, and it yields about 16 cups of popcorn.
This comes out to $.11 per two-cup serving of vegan popcorn. It’s one of the most frugal whole food snacks you can make.
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FAQ
Can I use coconut oil in my popcorn popper?
Can you add oil to an air popper?
Is popping popcorn with coconut oil healthy?
What oil is best for air popcorn?
Can you use coconut oil in air popped popcorn?
Yes, coconut oil can be used in air-popped popcorn machines. It is important to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for oil usage and make sure the oil is evenly distributed for consistent popping. Can I add flavorings or seasonings to popcorn popped with coconut oil?
Is air popped popcorn healthy for people with diabetes?
Popcorn can be a good snack for people with diabetes, as it contains low calorie density and a low glycemic index, so it does not increase blood glucose levels. The popcorn must not have added sugar. The daily amount recommended is one cup of popcorn for diabetics.
How much coconut oil do you use for popping popcorn?
A general rule of thumb is to use 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil for every 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels. This will ensure that the popcorn is evenly coated with the oil for even popping. Can I mix coconut oil with other oils for popping popcorn?
Can You Put coconut oil in a popcorn machine?
You can use the same amount of coconut oil as any other oil. This is the case whether you’re using a stirring popcorn maker or a theater-style popcorn machine. If you’re using an air popper, add the melted coconut oil after popping the popcorn, not before, like with other machines.