Looking for a unique gift to give to your wedding reception guests? Perhaps you are looking for a tasty snack to add to your bridal shower menu? Flavored popcorn may be your answer.
No matter what kind of event you have on your social calendar, you can pop up delicious treats that are sure to be a hit. Whether hosting a get-together or having a night in with the girls, freshly popped popcorn, which is naturally low in fat and calories, non-GMO and gluten free, can help you please every palate.
Sweet, spicy, salty or served in more non-traditional ways, the possibilities are endless, and perfect for everything from date night to a family movie night, a sleepover or kids’ party, and even a wedding. And since it’s healthy and whole grain, popcorn is a satisfying snack suitable for every occasion that you can feel good about serving.
Here are several recipes that you can create yourself. Just add some decorative packaging and voila, you have a tasty treat for your guests.
In medium saucepan on low heat, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil; stir until blended. Pour melted chocolate over popcorn, stirring until well-coated. Stir in chopped Oreos. Spread mixture on baking sheet and chill until chocolate has set. Break into pieces to serve.
Popcorn and Peanut Truffles
Yield: About 30 pieces
6 cups popped popcorn
1 cup roasted and salted peanuts
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup honey
In large bowl, stir popcorn and peanuts together; set aside. In microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips 10 seconds. Stir chips and repeat, stirring after each 10 seconds, until chips are melted. Warm honey in microwave 10 seconds and stir into chocolate until well blended.
Pour chocolate mixture over popcorn mixture and stir until popcorn is evenly coated. With small ice cream scoop, push popcorn mixture into scoop and release onto wax paper to form truffles. Refrigerate until firm.
Note: Truffles can be stored in an airtight container up to 5 days.
Toasted Coconut and Chocolate Popcorn
Yield: 10 cups
10 cups popped popcorn
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
1 cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 bag (7 ounces) shredded coconut, toasted
Place popcorn in large bowl; set aside. In small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and coconut extract; stir until melted and combined. Pour over popcorn, coating well. Spread popcorn onto large cookie sheet.
In glass measuring cup, melt chocolate chips and vegetable oil in microwave on low heat until smooth. Drizzle over popcorn. Immediately sprinkle coconut over popcorn mixture; cool.
Break into pieces and serve.
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Cheesy Pepperoni Popcorn
Yield: 6-8 cups
1/4 cup nonfat Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/8 teaspoon dried sage
black pepper, to taste
12 cups popped popcorn
3/4 cup turkey pepperoni, cut into bite-size bits
olive oil cooking spray
In small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, sage and pepper; mix well. Place cooked popcorn and turkey pepperoni in large bowl; spray lightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle popcorn and pepperoni with cheese mixture and toss to coat evenly.
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