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7 Unexpectedly Delicious Popcorn Recipes

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By: Sarah BondUpdated: Jan 21, 2020 2 Comments

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There’s more than meets the kernel when it comes to this whole grain. Here are 7 unique and tasty popcorn recipes to try out, from breakfast to dinner!

7 unique and tasty popcorn recipes, from breakfast to dinner, to try out this season

Tis the season for eating all the fall food! And while pumpkins and cinnamon may come to mind, there’s another ingredient we’re spotlighting this week that deserves some creative autumn inspiration…popcorn!

Eating it by itself or shaping it into dessert balls are tried and true ways of devouring the stuff, but there’s more than meets the kernel when it comes to this whole grain. Here are 7 unique and tasty popcorn recipes to try out this season, from breakfast to dinner.

1. Popcorn Breakfast Porridge

Popcorn, like oatmeal, is a whole grain. So who’s to say we can’t serve it as a breakfast porridge? Here’s a quick guide on just how to do it!

2. Vegan Popcorn Balls

The classic popcorn balls littering the dessert table at get togethers this time of year are often glued together with marshmallows. Here’s a veg-friendly alternative!

7 unique and tasty popcorn recipes, from breakfast to dinner, to try out this season

3. Popcorn Granola Bars

While many granola bar recipes call for rice puffs to add light crunchy and bulk, you can also use popcorn.

7 unique and tasty popcorn recipes, from breakfast to dinner, to try out this season

4. Popcorn Soup

Corn soup topped with popcorn? Doesn’t get much cornier than that! Popcorn makes a great crunchy garnish for soups and salads (stay tuned this week for my own take on this!)

7 unique and tasty popcorn recipes, from breakfast to dinner, to try out this season

5. Popcorn & Oats Granola

Homemade granola is incredibly easy and can be made to suit your favorite flavors and tastes. This variety has a simple combo of oats and popcorn and would be perfect served on yogurt!

6. Popcorn Crusted Macaroni & Cheese

A gluten-free alternative to the breadcrumbs commonly found on baked mac ‘n cheese…popcorn!

7. Truffle Lovers Popcorn

Truffles…either you love ’em or you hate ’em. I’m in the former group and could eat truffle-infused food at every meal. Here’s a quick popcorn seasoning for all the truffle lovers!

7 unique and tasty popcorn recipes, from breakfast to dinner, to try out this season

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  1. Healthy Kitchen 101 says

    Posted on 10/23 at 10:49 am

    You really did widen my horizon of popcorn as I always think of it as a movie snack. The vegan popcorn ball wins my first attention, I will go for it first 😉
    – Natalie

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    • Sarah says

      Posted on 10/26 at 10:59 am

      So happy to hear, Natalie!! Popcorn balls are so addictive, especially this time of year 😀

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