Coconut Oil Popcorn Recipe
Popcorn is a fantastic snack on its own. But when you add oils, like in this Coconut Oil Popcorn recipe, you have a delicious, healthy kid-friendly snack!
This is definitely a healthy kid’s recipe. But I think that most kid-friendly recipes are often loved by adults as well. So while I’ve filed this under the “Clean Eating Kids” category, I’m sure most of you will enjoy this easy and tasty coconut oil popcorn snack.
I actually got the idea for this when I was shopping at Whole Foods. There was a lady there who was selling coconut oil, and she suggested putting it on popcorn.
At first, the idea didn’t sit too well with me. But then movie night came, and popcorn was a necessity. Since she had talked me into buying the coconut oil, I figured, what the heck! So I warmed a little oil and poured it over the popcorn… that is how easy this coconut oil popcorn recipe is to make!
Well, I can tell you that, in this household at least, we will never again eat popcorn any other way again because it is delicious!
Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
And in case you’re wondering, coconut oil is said to be extremely good for you for the following reasons:
- Healthier hair
- Healthier skin
- Stress relief stress
- Helps maintain cholesterol
- Aids in weight loss
- Supports and strengthens the immune system
- Aids in digestion
- Relieves certain kidney problems
- Fights heart diseases
- Fights high blood pressure
- Helps with problems that arise from diabetes, HIV and cancer
- Increases bone strength (this includes your teeth!)
These benefits of coconut oil can be attributed to the presence of lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid, and its properties such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, soothing, etc.
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Coconut Oil Popcorn
Ingredients
- 2 cups popped popcorn (organic to avoid GMO’s)
- 2 tsp. coconut oil (warmed to liquid)
Instructions
- Toss together to mix well.
Wow, I’ve been using coconut oil for a couple years now and hadn’t thought to use it on popcorn. Sounds pretty good with a little flaked coconut and maybe some cocoa powder sprinkled too! And maybe a little agave or stevia….Hehe…
Mandie – I never would have thought of that combo! I usually like my popcorn savory, but that sounds yummy!
This is so good. I eat this almost nightly. I have to add a little sea salt to mine. I even sneak it into the movie theaters when we go. It’s so much healthier than the butter laden popcorn they sell. And that way I get to enjoy popcorn and a movie just like everyone else. 🙂
Littlehill – That’s exactly what I do! Can’t stand theater popcorn anymore. Real and healthy fats are so much tastier!
I’ve been eating popcorn like this for a while now. I like adding salt free seasonings and spices to the oil before pouring it on. Cajun, chili or garlic powder is good as well as any seasoning blend you have in the cupboard. If you really have to have the butter flavour but want the health benefits of the coconut oil then add a little butter to the oil before melting.
Brenda – Wow! Sounds wonderful! I’ll have to try it with the spices. Thanks!
This we will be trying! We love popcorn in our house.. Just getting used to eating it w/o butter has been reallllly hard!! Can you get coconut oil in a grocery store or will I need to go to a health food store?
Jaren – Most likely the health food store. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it in a regular store. Enjoy!
Hi there,
This is a recipe that we have been making for a while. I love it! You can also sprinkle a little coconut shavings over it, too. Love your website and recipes, keep it going, Ellen
Ellen – Thanks!
For Jaren: If you have a grocery store that has an organic/ health food section, they might carry it. I live in Northeast Ohio and there are 2 local stores that have it…which means I don’t have to drive an hour to go to Whole Foods!
I love popcorn, so I will be trying this over the weekend!
Although, I have never purchased or added coconut oil to food, I do have a friend who loves to bake and she swears by coconut oil. She buys it in huge tubs. She also adds it to her pets food as a supplement.
I will keep an open mind. Thanks for sharing.
Velva
Velva – Maybe you can borrow a small amount from her to test it and see if you like it. It’s good stuff!
For Jaron: my local grocery store has a health food section I can get it in, or you can order it off of many different websites. Personally, I’ve ordered it off of soap.com (a grocery like website) and it’s great quality. Could probably get it from Amazon too.
We’ll be trying this recipe tonight …I’ve vowed to start clean eating as soon as the holidays are over, but why am I waiting?? I’ll be starting tonight!! Thank you!
I LOVE this idea! I will pick up some popcorn the next time I’m at the grocery store. And I already have the coconut oil! 🙂
Jennifer – Fantastic! Let me know how you like it!
I cannot gush enough about this recipe! Movie theater popcorn is a big deal in my family, and even though I have been eating clean since June (45 lbs down!) I still make an exception for this terrbile, artery clogging delicacy! You have made this guilty pleasure a thing of the past!!! I air pop my popcorn pour some melted coconut oil over it, and sprinkle with sea salt! Movie theater popcorn without the chemicals!!! You ROCK!
Lizzy – Fabulous! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
Hi There,
Love your website and I can’t wait to use the gravy recipe. My daughter and I love popcorn and use coconut oil as well as a couple of tsp. of Brewers Yeast. It is fantastic and considered to be a superfood snack.
Tammi – Sounds like a great suggestion! I’ll have to try it!
I’ve been eating my popcorn with coconut oil since starting clean eating too. I was on a forum and someone suggested putting olive oil and nutritional yeast on it. I decided to try the coconut oil instead. It’s sooooo good. The nutritional yeast gives it a bit of a protein boost. I bet some parmesan cheese with garlic salt would be great too.
Sharon – It is! I miss putting parmesan on my pop corn! But nutritional yeast is good too.
I have always put garlic powder on my popcorn! Now I just get the plain popcorn and sprinkle it all over. MMMM
Tiffany – Yum! 🙂
Tracy – Coconut oil is just the oil. Coconut butter has the flesh of the coconut mixed in with the oil.
Tracy – Coconut oil is just the oil. Coconut butter has the flesh of the coconut mixed in with the oil.
My husband and I got a Whirley Pop for a wedding gift many years ago. Since my family is on a popcorn kick, I think maybe I’ll try melt my coconut oil in it and popping it on the stove and let the kids take turns cranking the handle.
Lynn – Oooh! That sounds like fun!! I bet they’d love that! Kids always like to crank things.
Jennifer – Yes! I’ve heard of that, but never tried. It would be a great option with the coconut oil. Thanks for the reminder!
imom – You can use the oil to cook the corn with, sure! Enjoy!
We eat popcorn cooked in coconut oil always. Add some sea salt or a touch of nutritional yeast, or a unique spice mix… and you have lots of healthy, happy kiddos (and momma!)
Erica – Yes! Absolutely delicious!
The favorite popcorn in my house (it is messy…warning) is air-popped popcorn with coconut oil and honey poured over popcorn and then sprinkled heavily with cinnamon and stirred…I eat it with a spoon — but my kids do the messy hands thing! I can’t eat popcorn any other way now! Salty is a thing of the past for this sweet-tooth lady.
Allison – Sounds delicious!