Chocolate Protein Popcorn

Name: Chocolate Protein Popcorn
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: ¼ cup white popcorn kernels; ½ tbs. coconut oil; 2 tbs. coconut oil; 1 scoop chocolate protein powder; 1 tbsp peanut butter (natural); 1 tbps dairy free dark chocolate chips; ¼ cup peanuts (optional)

Published March 18, 2015. Last updated November 19, 2019 by Samantha Rowland

High Protein Vegan

Chocolate Popcorn: I muttered those words to Dave the other day, and instantly his eyes lit up. And honestly so did mine, as I was really hoping I didn’t have to “talk him into” trying this recipe with me. This was a recipe where I was not sure how the end result would turn out, but I’m so glad I tried it. Chocolate peanut butter coating freshly popped popcorn. Yeah we just went there!

5 from 3 votes

Every year around the holidays, I overindulge in that unhealthy chocolate covered sweet popcorn like it is going out of style. It’s a once a year indulgence and I thoroughly enjoy it. But for some reason, I started craving chocolate popcorn the other day. So I figured I'd try my own Chocolate Popcorn this time around. I knew I wanted to try the same chocolate coating I used on my Protein Puppy Chow, and I’m so glad it worked out well.

I was worried that the coating would be too thick or that it wouldn’t have the right texture. I resolved that by sticking this in the freezer for a few minutes and viola, perfectly coated popcorn to enjoy! I used regular natural peanut butter in this recipe, but you could also use the chocolate peanut butter recipe if you have it on hand! If you don’t it’s a really good excuse to make some, because it’s AMAZING on bananas and well just out of the jar honestly!

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Chocolate Popcorn Spotlight

White Popping Corn

I like to use white popcorn vs. yellow popcorn kernels. I really enjoy how tender and light this popcorn is.

I use Non-GMO popcorn kernels. Although they are a bit more expensive, this is a must for me. Dave and I talk about why GMO's should be avoided in our Beginners Guide to Clean Eating e-book if you are interested in learning more!

Did you know that popcorn kernels have polyphenols in them, and since there is not much water in the kernel, they are actually more concentrated than in fruit? Check out this great article for more on popcorn health benefits!

Chocolate Popcorn Recipe Tips

I like to make my own popcorn for this recipe. It’s a very simple process and it doesn’t take very long. This way I know exactly what’s in my food, no sketchy chemicals that you might find I the bagged stuff. Plus, popping it at home is such a fun experience, you get to shake the pot and annoy anyone around you – it’s really worth the effort.

As you will see, I make my own chocolate drizzle by combining coconut oil and protein powder. If you really want to take this popcorn to the next level. use this MRM Chocolate Mocha protein powder (affiliate link). The mocha protein powder is fantastic, it's Dave's favorite actually!

If you decide you don't want to use protein powder, that's ok, just use 3 tbs. of your favorite unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder and 2 -3 tbs. coconut sugar or 2-3 packets of stevia in it's place.

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