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Caramelized Hemp and Chia Seed Popcorn

August 26, 2013 by Melanie 15 Comments

Caramelized Popcorn with Hemp & Chia Seeds

I just explained some of the benefits of hemp seeds (and hemp products) in my last post and wanted to use up the last of my hemp hearts before buying a fresh bag. Caramelized Hemp and Chia Seed Popcorn is what I cooked up for a snack this weekend.

I am in love with this popcorn- made with pure organic maple syrup, coconut oil, freshly popped popcorn and other good stuff like hemp and chia seeds. It takes your average popcorn snack to the next level. And who doesn’t love a whole grain healthy snack?

This caramelized hemp and chai seed popcorn has the perfect balance of salty sweet and yummy crunch. The nutmeg in it really shines through, in fact it will have you thinking of October and the fall Holidays. Baking it on low heat creates those little clumps of goodness. You can substitute all hemp seeds (or hemp hearts) or all chia seeds but I did half and half. LOVE the combo.

I quickly popped up fresh popcorn but you could sub low-salt microwave popcorn as well. I think the stove-top popcorn has more of a crunch though. So far I have been hiding it from my kids, but I think they will like it too (update: as of a few minutes ago I found my husband plowing through the tin of popcorn. Guess I’ll have to make more before offering any to the kids. Haha.)

Caramelized Popcorn with Hemp & Chia Seeds

Did you know popcorn counts as a serving of whole grains? Add in the seeds and you are bumping up that fiber and getting some great antioxidants as well. Whole grain goodness!!

Caramelized Popcorn with Hemp & Chia Seeds

Let me know what you think! I will be making a second batch soon!

Before I go, I just have to say I can’t believe summer is coming to an end. Things are getting seriously crazy over here with the start of school at the end of this week, plus soccer season for two of the kids and a whole lot of other family stuff going on. I am hoping to be blogging regularly but if you find me missing just know it’s temporary. I also plan on starting meal planning again in the next couple weeks. I miss hearing your plans and I miss feeling organized. Hope everyone has a fabulous week! XO

Caramelized Popcorn with Hemp & Chia Seeds

 

Caramelized Hemp and Chai Seed Popcorn
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
20 mins
Total time
25 mins
 
Ingredients
  • 8 cups popped unsalted or low-sodium popcorn
  • 3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 3 Tablespoons coconut sugar (can substitute brown sugar)
  • 3 Tablespoons hemp seeds or hemp hearts
  • 3 Tablespoons chai seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place popcorn in a large bowl. Drizzle with maple syrup and coconut oil and toss well to coat.
  3. Mix coconut sugar, 1½ Tablespoons hemp seeds, 1½ Tablespoons chai seeds, nutmeg and salt in a small bowl. Add mixture to popcorn and toss well.
  4. Transfer popcorn to prepared pan and lightly press together to form flat, unified layer. Sprinkle remaining 1½ Tablespoons hemp seeds and 1½ Tablespoons of chai seeds on top. Bake 20 minutes.
  5. Cool until mixture hardens. Break apart. Store in airtight container.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Vegetarian Times
3.2.2925

 

Questions: Do you cook with hemp or chia seeds? Do you prefer microwave or stove-top popped microwave?

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Comments

  1. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    August 26, 2013 at 5:41 am

    Stove popped popcorn is the best thing ever! I will never microwave again. Great idea to add chia and hemp seeds!
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  2. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    August 26, 2013 at 6:29 am

    this looks amazing!! i heard that you can put kernels in a paper bag and microwave it with no oil – i want to try that!
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    • Melanie Flinn, MS, RD says

      August 29, 2013 at 10:39 pm

      Yes, I have seen that a lot too but haven’t gotten around to it. Sounds easier than a hot pan but I kind of love watching the kernels pop in my see-through glass lid. 😉

      Reply
  3. Miz says

    August 26, 2013 at 7:00 am

    O
    M
    GOSH
    this is so my speed too 🙂
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  4. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    August 26, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    What a delicious combo!! We always make our own popcorn- usually in coconut oil or peanut oil, and then add nutritional yeast and salt, but this is a really yummy sweeter alternative!
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  5. Megan @ Fiterature says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    My typical popcorn topping is coconut oil and nutritional yeast, SOMEtimes cinnamon and sugar. But this…this is a whole other level. Thanks for sharing!
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    • Melanie Flinn, MS, RD says

      August 29, 2013 at 10:38 pm

      You can’t go wrong with that!

      Reply
  6. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

    August 26, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    You’ll have to sneak this into the movies because I am pretty sure this variety doesn’t exist! OMG I just came up with the most GENIUS MOVIE THEATER IDEA! 😉
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    • Melanie Flinn, MS, RD says

      August 29, 2013 at 10:34 pm

      Oooh gourmet popcorn at the movies- that would be awesome!

      Reply
  7. EA-The Spicy RD says

    August 27, 2013 at 12:45 am

    That’s some gorgeous looking popcorn! I will confess, I haven’t caught the hemp bug yet. I’ve tried hemp milk, and hemp powder & don’t care much for the taste, but maybe hemp hearts will convert me?? :-). If I can try them in this popcorn, I’m game!
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    • Melanie Flinn, MS, RD says

      August 29, 2013 at 10:34 pm

      Thanks EA! I can send you a sample of hemp hearts if you want! I think you’d like them. I haven’t tried the other stuff. 🙂

      Reply
  8. jodye @ chocolate and chou fleur says

    September 5, 2013 at 12:05 am

    This popcorn sounds like the most amazing snack! Caramelized popcorn with all the goodness of hemp and chia seeds? Count me in!
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  9. Serena says

    December 23, 2013 at 11:39 am

    Thanks to my father who told me about this web site, this website is really amazing.
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