Popcorn is one of the easiest real food snacks to make. A small quantity of kernels goes a long way, so it’s also one of the most affordable real food snacks. There are so many ways to jazz up plain popcorn, and this is a great version for pumpkin season. I recommend using organic kernels so you can be assured that the corn isn’t genetically modified.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup corn kernels (yields about 10 cups popped)
2 tbs. melted butter or ghee
2 tbs. honey
1 tbs. pumpkin puree
¼ tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. salt
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Pop the popcorn using an air popper or other method. We use this hot air popper.
- In a small saucepan, combine the butter, honey, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and salt. Cook over medium heat for a minute or two, stirring until all the ingredients are combined.
- Measure two cups of plain popcorn and set aside.
- Put the remaining popcorn in a roasting pan. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the popcorn and stir until evenly covered.
- Bake for 6 – 8 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
- Let the popcorn mixture cool. The glazed pieces of popcorn will harden as they cool.
- Stir the plain popcorn into the pumpkin-glazed popcorn mixture and serve.
Price Breakdown
This recipe yields about 8 cups, and the total cost is $.85 or $.21 per serving (and that’s using organic popcorn kernels). This is the perfect treat for little ones as they get ready for Halloween.
Recipe adapted from this one.
If you’re looking for another pumpkin recipe, check out my favorite pumpkin cake or pumpkin pie ice cream.
Linking to Real Food Wednesday, Whole Foods Wednesday, Healthy2Day Wednesday, Frugal Days, Sustainable Ways, Allergy-Free Wednesday, Monday Mania, Fat Tuesday, Ingredient Spotlight, Fresh Bites Friday, Fight Back Friday.
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I can’t wait to make this! I hear from my picky eater that your “punkin popcorn” is awesome!!
I’m glad I passed his test again – I’m on a roll!
yum. I have not tried pumpkin with popcorn, but it looks and sounds so delicious
Thanks, Carissa!
Found your site from Whole Foods Wednesday. This looks so good. I love popcorn and the spices sound wonderful!
Thanks, Cynthia! If you give it a try, let me know how you like it.
Oooh, I haven’t even thought about doing this. Delish! Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks, Jill. I hope you like it!
I might have to make this tonight. I’ve been snacking on lots of popcorn lately and looking for ways to jazz it up. Pumpkin AND popcorn?! Yes please!
This is a great way to jazz up your popcorn. I hope you enjoy it!
This sounds yummy! Love the picture.
Thanks, Ashley! It’s a great fall treat.
Oh wow, it’s like you read my mind
I’m totally pumpkin obsessed right now and this popcorn looks amazing! Thanks for the recipe, I’ll be trying it soon, like tomorrow.
-Dana
Thanks – it’s that time of year! Let me know how you like it.
Great idea! I will try this soon!
Thanks, Katy! I hope you like it.
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Love this recipe! Will be linking back to this in my upcoming post
Thanks, Marla. I appreciate the link and I hope you try the popcorn – it’s delicious!