Coconut Popcorn
Prep time: 5min
Total time: 15min
Makes 8 cups (2 L)
2 tbsp
coconut oil, divided
30 mL
1/2 cup
popcorn kernels
125 mL
1/2 cup
desiccated sweetened coconut
125 mL
1/2 tsp
salt
2 mL
Per serving: 2 cups (500 mL)
calories
200
fat
11 g
saturated fat
9 g
carbs
22 g
sugar
4 g
protein
3 g
fibre
5 g
sodium
320 mg
Directions
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Heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Put a few popcorn kernels into the oil and cover. When kernels pop, add remaining kernels. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 30 sec.
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Return pan to heat. When the kernels begin to pop, shake pan every few seconds. Once the popping slows down to about 3 seconds between pops, remove pan from heat and pour popcorn into a large bowl.
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Return pan to heat. Add remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) coconut oil and let melt, 1 min. Pour melted coconut oil onto popcorn; sprinkle coconut and salt over popcorn and mix well to coat.
