Sweet Salty Popcorn
28’s Home Nutrition Program (Stream: female, healthy weight maintenance)

Sweet & Salty Low Cal Popcorn

3.34 from 154 votes
This slightly salty homemade popcorn recipe is a great healthy alternative when you're craving salty junk foods!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Appetizer or Entrée, Snack
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 142.2
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup popping corn kernals
  • 1/2 tablespoon rice malt syrup

Method
 

  1. Heat a small saucepan on medium heat.
  2. Add the rice malt syrup and 2 teaspoons of coconut oil.
  3. Bring to a gentle bubble then add the butter and salt.
  4. Remove from heat but keep warm.
  5. In a clean, heavy based saucepan, heat the remaining coconut oil over medium to high heat.
  6. Once hot, add corn kernels and stir to coat.
  7. Cover and shake pan continuously, working quickly to avoid burning.
  8. Once the popping sounds become less frequent, remove the pan from heat.
  9. Work quickly again to stir through the rice malt caramel.
  10. Transfer to a baking tray to cool well before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the pantry for 3-4 days.
* Replace the butter with coconut oil to make this vegan.

Posted by Sam Wood

Father and husband, on a mission to help people move more, eat better and make a positive change to their lives. Sam Wood has over 20 years experience as a personal trainer and is recognised as one of Australia’s leading experts and media commentators in the health & fitness industry. Sam is the founder and personal trainer of 28, Australia’s #1 home fitness and nutrition program, and he's also the proud owner of Australia’s largest personal training studio, The Woodshed, based in Brighton, Melbourne.

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