This chocolate Aztec popcorn includes healthy ingredients for a better snack option. Each bite has dark chocolate, strawberries, almonds & warm spices.
ingredient
- 2 teaspoons cacao powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
- ¼ cup popcorn kernels
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons chocolate candies, or chocolate chips
- 1 cup strawberries, freeze dried
- ¼ cup almonds
Directions
- In a small bowl mix together the cacao powder, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt.
- In a separate small bowl mix together the honey and vanilla.
- Warm a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Wait until the oil is hot then add the popcorn kernels. Shake to coat the kernels with oil, then cover the lid.
- Once you hear a few kernels pop, reduce heat to medium-low. Continue popping, shaking the pan back and forth over the burner once every 30 seconds to ensure even cooking of the kernels. After about 3 minutes, or once there are a couple of seconds between each pop turn off the heat.
- Uncover the popcorn and immediately add 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Stir quickly to distribute the oil.
- Turn on heat to medium-low. Drizzle honey mixture over the surface of the popcorn and mix for 1 minute, stirring constantly to distribute and caramelize.
- Gradually sprinkle in the chia seeds on top, mixing to coat until evenly distributed and sticking to the popcorn as much as possible. Stir constantly and cook for about 1 minute. The popcorn may be slightly sticky to the touch but not wet. You want a slight crunch when you take a bite.
- Transfer popcorn to a large bowl. Sprinkle in the cocoa spice mixture a little at a time, tossing together. Gently toss in the chocolate, strawberries, and almonds. Enjoy immediately or within one day.
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