Did you know that microwavable popcorn is one of the WORST things you can put into your body? The bag you make it in is filled with tons of harmful chemicals that have been linked to some pretty scary diseases (source). As someone who thought it was considered a “healthy” snack I was shocked & disappointed to read that. In my search for a healthy popcorn alternative that still taste great I discovered SkinnyPop which is made without any preservatives, contains no artificial ingredients, is non- GMO, gluten free, etc. This was a few years ago & I’ve been hooked ever since. As much as I love the taste of SkinnyPop on it’s own, being the dessert feen I am, I decided to play around with it & see what other recipes I could come up with. Since it’s only about $3 per bag, I figured this would be a perfect snack to bring to a party, use as a goody-bag, or as a gift since it doesn’t break the bank & also makes you look super creative in the kitchen. Plus, makes for a great guilt-free dessert. Although it’s covered in a cinnamon glaze (it is a dessert after all) SkinnyPop has only 39 calories per cup making it a better alternative & helping you stay on track with those New Year’s resolutions.
Essentially, this recipe is just popcorn, a caramel glaze, & a touch of cinnamon. If you’d prefer the make caramel popcorn instead, just hold off on the cinnamon & white chocolate & do everything else the same. Looking for more cinnamon roll recipes? Check out our mini cinnamon roll cereal, cookie dough cinnamon rolls, cinnamon roll pancakes, & our giant cinnamon roll layered cake!
- 1 bag 4.4 oz SkinnyPop original popcorn (about 16 cups)
- 1¼ cup brown sugar
- 1½ tbsp cinnamon
- 1½ stick butter
- heaping ¼ cup corn syrup
- ¾ white chocolate chips
- In large mixing bowl place popcorn.
- In microwavable bowl, mix together the butter, corn syrup, sugar, & cinnamon. Place in microwave for 1 minute & stir. Repeat 4 additional times. Immediately pour mixture over popcorn & stir to evenly coat.
- Let sit for 5 minutes then place popcorn mixture into large casserole dish.
- Place in oven at 250 F for 40 minutes.
- Let popcorn cool completely until caramel is hard.
- In small mixing bowl, melt white chocolate for 20 second intervals stirring in between until smooth. Drizzle over popcorn. Let cool completely until solid.
microwave-safe medium bowl
mixing spoon
large casserole dish (alternative: large baking sheet)
small mixing bowl
knife (you can use this to stir & drizzle the white chocolate)
***Popcorn c/o SkinnyPop
Ashley says
Oh, that looks yummy!
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Caitlin says
Thanks so much, Ashley!! Enjoy! xo
Ali says
OMG this looks unreal! Happy you used Skinny Pop because of New Years Resolutions lol
Caitlin says
Our thoughts exactly, Ali!! Enjoy! xo
Kathrine Eldridge says
Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe! I had no idea that microwave popcorn was so bad. I will check out skinny pop!
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Caitlin says
Yay, so happy to hear that Katherine!! It’s a great alternative! xo
MC says
This sounds so amazing! Must try this recipe! Thank for sharing!
xMC
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Caitlin says
You’re going to love it, MC!! Enjoy! xo
Biana @ Blovedboston says
What a fun recipe – such a treat! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Caitlin says
Thanks so much Biana!! Enjoy! xo
Heidi says
This would be perfect for my sweet tooth! Happy Friday:)
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Caitlin says
It’s super delicious, Heidi!! Enjoy! xo