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Peanut butter popcorn in a white bowl.
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Peanut Butter Popcorn

Homemade salty peanut butter popcorn is an excellent savory snack you can make in a matter of minutes using cupboard essentials.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: International
Keyword: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, peanut butter, popcorn, vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 104kcal
Author: Tonje
Cost: Cheap

Ingredients

  • 1 cup popcorn kernels (136 g)
  • 3 teaspoon peanut butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  • First, add enough butter or vegetable oil to a large pot to cover the bottom with a thin layer. Heat the oil on high heat for a few minutes.
  • Add the popcorn kernels, shake the pot to distribute them evenly, then cover with a lid. Keep the lid on as the popcorn pops, but shake the pot occasionally.
  • Allow the popcorn to pop until the popping sounds slow down to a pop every 3-4 seconds. Then, remove the pot from the heat and leave the popcorn to rest for a few minutes.
  • Drizzle peanut butter over the popcorn, then stir to coat them evenly. Transfer to a bowl, and serve!

Notes

Is this recipe allergy friendly? – Always check the nutrition labels on the ingredients you use. In general, this recipe is dairy free, egg free, soy free and gluten free.
Is this suitable for my diet? – Popcorn is suitable for most diets, including slimming world, weight watchers, low carb and keto. It is also a vegan dish.

Leftovers

Leftover popcorn with peanut butter can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The popcorn might soften and go stale over time, and is usually best when served fresh.

Top tips

Here’s my best tips for making perfect peanut butter popcorn:
  • Use your favorite peanut butter. If the brand you like is too thick to drizzle, you can microwave it for a few seconds with some vegetable or peanut oil to dilute it slightly.
  • Fancy salty popcorn? Add salt to taste after mixing in the peanut butter. This might not be necessary if the peanut butter already has salt added.
  • Fancy sweet popcorn? Add a little caramel sauce along with the peanut butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg