Protein Popcorn
🍿 Recipe · Healthy

Protein Popcorn

For anyone who still wants something crispy after a workout, without blowing the calorie deficit.

⏱ 10 min 👩‍🍳 Easy 🍽 4 servings

Popcorn that feels indulgent but is actually functional.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels (hot-air popped, no oil)
  • 1 scoop (about 1 oz) neutral or vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tbsp water or plant milk
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Pop the kernels in a hot-air machine with no oil.
  2. Mix the protein powder with a little liquid into a thin paste - not too much water, or the popcorn goes soft instead of staying crispy.
  3. Drizzle over the still-warm popcorn and mix right away.
  4. Dry it out briefly in a low oven (around 175°F, 5-8 minutes) to keep it crispy.

Tips & Variations

  • Chocolate protein powder makes a sweeter, more dessert-like version.
  • Prep it as a meal-prep snack in portioned containers for the whole week.

Good to Know

Noticeably higher protein content than classic popcorn, with a low-calorie base thanks to oil-free hot-air popping.

Pairs especially well with: Hot-Air Popcorn Machine

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