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 mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: International
Keyword: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, peanut butter, popcorn, vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 104kcal
Cost: Cheap
- 1 cup popcorn kernels (136 g)
- 3 teaspoon peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
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!
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.
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg