Maple Nut Popcorn: A Healthy & Delicious Snack
Sweet and Crunchy Maple Nut Popcorn Recipe
Here’s a recipe for maple nut popcorn, a healthy and delicious snack that’s perfect for when you’re feeling peckish or just want something delightful to munch on. It’s simple to make, incredibly satisfying, and features the wonderful combination of nutty crunch and sweet maple syrup. Let’s get started!
Ingredients- 1 handful of your favorite nuts (e.g., cashews, pecans, almonds, macadamias)
- 80g popcorn kernels
- 50g maple syrup
- A little olive oil
- A pinch of salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Start by preparing your nuts. Using a variety of roasted nuts that you enjoy will add a wonderful depth of flavor. For an extra layer of deliciousness, I like to lightly toast my chosen nuts in a warm pan until they’re fragrant and golden brown. This step really enhances their natural nutty aroma and taste.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the popcorn! Heat a little olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the popcorn kernels and a pinch of salt. Once the kernels start to pop, cover the pan with a lid. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let them pop until the popping slows down significantly. To prevent burning and ensure even popping, gently shake the pan a couple of times during the process. Once all kernels have popped, transfer the popcorn to a bowl and let it cool slightly.
Step 3
Next, we’ll prepare the maple syrup coating. Place a clean pan over low heat and add the maple syrup. Gently warm it through, stirring occasionally. You don’t want to boil it vigorously, just warm it enough to coat the nuts and popcorn smoothly.
Step 4
Once the maple syrup is warm, add your toasted nuts to the pan. Stir them gently over low heat to coat them evenly with the syrup. Continue stirring until the nuts are well combined with the maple syrup. This will create a lovely sweet and savory base.
Step 5
Finally, add the popped popcorn to the pan with the syrup-coated nuts. Gently toss everything together over low heat, ensuring the popcorn is evenly coated with the maple syrup and nuts. Be careful not to break the popcorn. Once everything is well combined, remove the pan from the heat. Spread the maple nut popcorn onto a large baking sheet or platter to cool completely. Once cooled, your delicious and healthy Maple Nut Popcorn is ready to enjoy!
