5 Simple Popcorn Seasonings

I think it’s fair to say all of us have been snacking a bit more than usual during quarantine. Ever since people have started working from home I have had so many people ask for snack ideas so I partnered with Pop Zero Popcorn to bring you 5 delicious popcorn seasonings to make snack time more exciting. I used Pop Zero’s Sea Salt variety for all 5 of these recipes, but they also have Cinema, Cinnamon and Chili Lime! Feel free to sub in their other flavors and get creative with these recipes!

*Full discloser, compensation has been received in exchange for writing this blog post. 

Muddy Buddy Popcorn

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups popcorn 
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips 
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1/2 tbsp coconut oil or butter
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar 

Directions

1. Combine chocolate, peanut butter, and coconut oil in a bow and microwave on high for 45 seconds. Remove and stir. Microwave and stir in 15 second intervals until everything is melted and well mixed. . 

2. Poor the mixture over the popcorn and toss until well coated. Place the popcorn into a resealable bag, add the powdered sugar and shake until coated.

3. Enjoy right away or store in the freezer! 

Muddy Buddy Popcorn

everything bagel Popcorn

Everything Bagel Popcorn

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups sea salt popcorn 
  • 1 Tbsp EBTB seasoning 
  • 2 Tbsp Parmesean 
  • 1 Tbsp melted butter 

Directions

1. Toss the popcorn with the melted butter. 

2. Add the Everything But the Bagel seasoning and parmesan. Toss to coat and enjoy!

* If your seasoning is not sticking spray the popcorn with oil or water before tossing.  

 

Mexican street Popcorn

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups sea salt popcorn 
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice 
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Cilantro 
  • 1-2 Tbsp of your favorite hot sauce 
  • Optional- 1.5 Tbsp Cotija Cheese 

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine!

*If you don’t like moisture from the hot sauce, Pop Zero already has a Chili Lime Flavor that is absolutely delicious! 

Muddy Buddy Popcorn

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups popcorn 
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips 
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1/2 tbsp coconut oil or butter
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar 

Directions

1. Combine chocolate, peanut butter, and coconut oil in a bow and microwave on high for 45 seconds. Remove and stir. Microwave and stir in 15 second intervals until everything is melted and well mixed. . 

2. Poor the mixture over the popcorn and toss until well coated. Place the popcorn into a resealable bag, add the powdered sugar and shake until coated.

3. Enjoy right away or store in the freezer! 

Everything Bagel Popcorn

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups sea salt popcorn 
  • 1 Tbsp EBTB seasoning 
  • 2 Tbsp Parmesean 
  • 1 Tbsp melted butter 

Directions

1. Toss the popcorn with the melted butter. 

2. Add the Everything But the Bagel seasoning and parmesan. Toss to coat and enjoy!

* If your seasoning is not sticking spray the popcorn with oil or water before tossing.  

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups sea salt popcorn 
  • 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Cilantro 
  • 1-2 Tbsp of your favorite hot sauce 
  • Optional- 1.5 Tbsp Cotija Cheese 

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine!

*If you don’t like moisture from the hot sauce, Pop Zero already has a Chili Lime Flavor that is absolutely delicious! 

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups popcorn 
  • 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1.5 tbsp almond butter 
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted 
  • 1 tsp cinnamon 
  • 2 tbsp white chocolate 

Directions

1. Place almond butter, maple syrup and coconut oil in a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir until well combined. 

2. Poor the mixture over the popcorn and toss until well coated. Place in the freezer for 5-10 minutes. 

3. Melt the chocolate chips by microwaving in 20 second increments stirring in between. 

4. Remove from the freezer, drizzle with white chocolate and enjoy! 

*Try making this with the Pop Zero Cinnamon Flavor for an even bolder taste! 

Savory Umami Popcorn

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups sea salt popcorn 
  • 2 tsp soy sauce or liquid aminos
  • 2 tsp nutritional yeast 

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine!

* If your seasoning is not sticking, spray the popcorn with oil or water before tossing.  

Cinnamon roll Popcorn

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups popcorn 
  • 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1.5 tbsp almond butter 
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted 
  • 1 tsp cinnamon 
  • 2 tbsp white chocolate 

Directions

1. Place almond butter, maple syrup and coconut oil in a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir until well combined. 

2. Poor the mixture over the popcorn and toss until well coated. Place in the freezer for 5-10 minutes. 

3. Melt the chocolate chips by microwaving in 20 second increments stirring in between. 

4. Remove from the freezer, drizzle with white chocolate and enjoy! 

*Try making this with the Pop Zero Cinnamon Flavor for an even bolder taste! 

Umami Popcorn

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups sea salt popcorn 
  • 2 tsp soy sauce or liquid aminos
  • 2 tsp nutritional yeast 

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine!

* If your seasoning is not sticking, spray the popcorn with oil or water before tossing.  

Savory Umami Popcorn

Looking for more easy recipes to try while stuck at home? Try this Cauliflower gnocchi casserole! 

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