Protein Popcorn
Air-popped popcorn coated with a mixture of protein powder, sweetener, and optional cinnamon for a protein-rich snack.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Small Bowl
- Spatula
- Large spoon
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 cupsair popped popcorn* See notes
- 1 spritzcooking spray
- 3/4 cupprotein powdervanilla or unflavored
- 1/2 teaspoonsalt
- 1/2 teaspooncinnamonoptional
- 2 tablespoonsgranulated sweetener of choice** See notes
Instructions
Instructions
- Put 6 cups air-popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup protein powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons granulated sweetener, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional); stir until evenly mixed.
- Lightly spritz the popcorn once with the cooking spray.
- Immediately sprinkle the dry mixture over the popcorn in small amounts while tossing the popcorn to distribute the powder evenly (use a spatula, large spoon, or clean hands to toss).
- Continue tossing and sprinkling until the protein mixture is fully incorporated and the popcorn is evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated popcorn into serving bowls and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Notes
Serving size is 3 cups of popcorn.
* Or
air fryer popcorn
or homemade
air popped popcorn
.
** White sugar or brown sugar works.
TO STORE
: Leftover popcorn (flavored or unflavored) can be kept at room temperature for up to five days.
Serving size is 3 cups of popcorn.
* Or
air fryer popcorn
or homemade
air popped popcorn
.
** White sugar or brown sugar works.
TO STORE
: Leftover popcorn (flavored or unflavored) can be kept at room temperature for up to five days.