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a large bowl of vegan popcorn

Vegan Popcorn (cheesy, easy, fun recipe!)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cups
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
This vegan popcorn is super easy to make, is relatively nutritious and makes for a healthy snack. It’s also naturally gluten-free.

Ingredients

Seasoning:

  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast or more, if desired
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

To pop the corn:

If your seasoning doesn't stick:

Instructions

  • Mix all the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
    3 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Place a large pot or saucepan (that has a lid) with a heavy bottom over medium heat.
  • Add the oil to the pan and add two popcorn kernels.
    2 tablespoons refined coconut oil, 1/3 cup popcorn kernels
  • Cover the pot with a well-fitting lid and wait until those two kernels pop. It should take only a couple of minutes.
  • While you wait, get a large serving bowl ready and set it near the stove.
  • Once those two kernels have popped, turn the heat off, remove the lid and cover the bottom of the saucepan with the remaining kernels.
  • Don’t add so many that you have a double layer because it will overflow. A nice solid layer is what you want for the perfect big batch of popcorn.
  • Allow the kernels to rest about 60 seconds so that your oil doesn’t get too hot before the kernels are ready to pop.
  • Cover the pot again, turn heat to medium and shake the pot to give those kernels a little breathing room.
  • It’s important to continue to shake the pot moving it around, back and forth, so you get perfectly even popped popcorn instead of burned kernels at the bottom of the pan.
  • Once the kernels start to pop rapidly, tip the lid a little to let out a little steam. If the lid rises and popcorn overflows, just dump a little out in the serving bowl and continue the popping process.
  • Continue to shake it throughout the popping process. The popping will start slowly then build. Once you hear a pause near the end, just keep it on the burner with a couple more shakes to get those last kernels popped and you’re done.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, sprinkle the seasoning over, put on the lid and give it a good shake. I don't have issues with the seasoning sticking, but if you do, do the next step:

If your seasoning didn't stick:

  • Drizzle the melted fat over the popcorn, put on the lid, and shake vigorously until the popcorn is coated in the fat.
    2 tablespoons refined coconut oil

If you want to use the butter for added flavor:

  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the melted fat over the popcorn. Give the pot a shake to coat the popcorn in the fat.
  • Sprinkle on half the seasoning. Give it another shake.
  • Drizzle on the remaining fat, shake, and then the seasoning and shake.

Notes

  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 146mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.4mgNet Carbs: 5
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