Peanut Butter Popcorn Microwave Snack
This is a very easy and healthy peanut butter popcorn recipe from the microwave. This snack will get you full and satisfied. Enjoy it without guilt.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup popcorn kernels 2 ozs = ¼ cup
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil for coating kernels; best is peanut oil or olive oil
- 2 Tablespoon butter
- 3 Tablespoon peanut butter
- 2 Tablespoon honey
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Pop ¼ cup popcorn kernels using the 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in the microwave your usual way and set aside.¼ cup popcorn kernels, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Combine the popcorn sauce ingredients (2 Tablespoon butter, 3 Tablespoon peanut butter, 2 Tablespoon honey, 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, ¼ teaspoons salt) in a microwavable bowl. Heat to melting (covered) n a microwave (about 45 seconds), stir well, and set aside.2 Tablespoon butter, 3 Tablespoon peanut butter, 2 Tablespoon honey, 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, ¼ teaspoons salt
- Pour the prepared sauce over the popcorn and combine by tossing to thoroughly coat all. Then serve in bowls with a tablespoon for each. Alternatively, you can spread out the coated popcorn on an oil coated baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10 minutes; then, let cool for 15-30 minutes. No serving spoon is required using this oven method.
Notes
Reduced sweetness: You can reduce or drop one or both of the honey and brown sugar.
For a spicy kick: Drop the honey but add in an equal amount of soy sauce, followed by a dash of chili powder.
For a cheese flavor: Drop the honey and brown sugar. Then, sprinkle in your desired amount of parmesan cheese or shredded cheddar cheese.
For some fruit flavor: Can optionally add in some raisins or dried cranberries directly on the popcorn.
Nutrition Facts
Peanut Butter Popcorn Microwave Snack
Amount per Serving
Calories
214
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
15
mg
5
%
Sodium
244
mg
11
%
Potassium
107
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
7
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
175
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
11
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Reference
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