This deliciously sweet, healthy popcorn recipe is super low in sugar and only uses a touch of healthy fat from coconut oil. And the bonus? You’ll only need 4 ingredients and a spare 10 minutes to prepare it! Who knew homemade popcorn was so easy to make?
Makes: 4 portions
Ingredients
? 100g popping corn
? 2.5 tbsp. Coconut Oil
? 100g Vanilla Sugar-Free Syrup
? ½ tsp. bicarbonate of soda
Method
#1 Heat a large pan on a high heat and add 1 tbsp. coconut oil.
#2 Add the popping corn and cook for 5 minutes until all the corn has popped, stirring occasionally.
#3 Place the remaining coconut oil and syrup into a microwaveable bowl and microwave for approximately 30 seconds until completely melted.
#4 Add the bicarb to the mixture, then quickly pour over the popcorn and stir.
#5 Spread onto sheets of greaseproof paper and allow to cool completely.
MACROS
Calories: 207 Protein: 3g Fat: 11g Carbs: 15g
Jennifer Blow has a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutritional Science and a Master’s of Science by Research in Nutrition, and now specialises in the use of sports supplements for health and fitness, underpinned by evidence-based research.
Jennifer has been quoted or mentioned as a nutritionist in major online publications including Vogue, Elle, and Grazia, for her expertise in nutritional science for exercise and healthy living.
Her experience spans from working with the NHS on dietary intervention trials, to specific scientific research into omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and also the effect of fast foods on health, which she has presented at the annual Nutrition Society Conference. Jennifer is involved in many continuing professional development events to ensure her practise remains at the highest level. Find out more about Jennifer’s experience here.
In her spare time, Jennifer loves hill walking and cycling, and in her posts you’ll see that she loves proving healthy eating doesn’t mean a lifetime of hunger.
