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Cinnamon Maple Protein Popcorn

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 2
Estimated Cost: .75
Calories: 170
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Sometimes you just want something crunchy, sweet, and a little bit cozy. This cinnamon maple protein popcorn checks all three boxes. Air-popped popcorn gets tossed with a light maple coating, warm cinnamon, and vanilla protein powder for a snack that feels like a treat without going completely overboard.

It’s quick enough to make when the afternoon snack attack strikes and portable enough to tuck into a container for work. A little sweet, a little salty, and wonderfully crisp, this is popcorn with a protein-packed twist.

Ingredients
  • 4 cups air-popped popcorn
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon melted unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the popcorn. Place the air-popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  2. 2
    Make the maple mixture. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.
  3. 3
    Coat the popcorn. Drizzle the maple mixture over the popcorn while gently tossing to distribute it as evenly as possible.
  4. 4
    Add the protein powder. Sprinkle the protein powder over the popcorn and toss again until the popcorn is lightly coated.
  5. 5
    Let it crisp. Spread the popcorn in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 300°F for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  6. 6
    Cool and serve. Let the popcorn cool completely before serving. It will become crispier as it cools.
Note

Midge's Tip:

Keep the maple coating light. Too much liquid can make your popcorn chewy instead of crisp, and we're after that delightful little crunch.

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