Description
Peanut Butter Popcorn is the ultimate sweet and salty snack that will elevate your movie nights or casual gatherings. This easy-to-make treat features fluffy popcorn coated in creamy peanut butter, caramel sweetness from brown sugar, and a touch of sea salt for an irresistible crunch. Perfect for sharing or indulging solo, it’s a flavor-packed adventure you won’t want to miss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips or crushed nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels according to package instructions using an air popper or stovetop method.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and peanut butter together until smooth.
- Stir in brown sugar and cook until bubbling, about 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the popped popcorn and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and add optional toppings if desired.
- Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter. Add sprinkles or crushed pretzels for extra crunch and fun variations.