Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn is an easy sweet and salty treat that’s easy to make, great for parties, and is made in just minutes! 

Today I am combining some of my favorite ingredients, popcorn, and dark chocolate! If you are thinking this is an easy recipe, you are exactly right! You may also be wondering if this recipe is considered a healthy snack, and the short answer is yes! 

Health Benefits of Popcorn and Dark Chocolate 

Depending on how your popcorn is prepared will determine how healthy it is. Any time you make homemade popcorn by air popping or in the Instant Pot, it’s a little better than the store-bought version. 

Sometimes store-bought popcorn contains artificial ingredients, preservatives, and may not be fit for every lifestyle (ex. Vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, etc.).

Popcorn is actually a whole grain and high in fiber, so when you want a crunchy snack, it does make a good one! 

Moving onto the nutrition in dark chocolate. When chocolate is 70-85% of natural cocoa, it offers a ton of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. 

There have even been studies that show that consuming dark chocolate may help with improving blood flow, lowering blood pressure, and change the way cholesterol (LDH) reacts with free radicals. 

Choosing the Best Dark Chocolate 

If you are looking to get the most nutrition out of the chocolate, you will want to choose a higher quality one made with the least artificial flavors and the most natural ingredients. 

Ingredients Needed for Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn 

Popcorn – you will want to make your popcorn ahead of time. Cook according to the instructions on the bag (pre-packaged) or on the bottle if using kernels and air popping. 

Dark Chocolate 

How to Make Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn 

Once you have cooked the popcorn, spread it out on two wax paper-lined baking sheets. 

Add the dark chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and melt by cooking for 30 seconds. 

Stir the chocolate, then continue cooking and stirring in 15-minute intervals until it has fully melted. 

Drizzle the chocolate over the popcorn and allow it to set for about 10 minutes before serving. 

More Variations of Drizzled Popcorn 

• Add it to trail mix. 
• Mix in nuts, dried fruit, raisins, or craisins. 
• Drizzle with peanut butter – need a homemade version? Try my vegan peanut butter!
• Add a little sea salt

Easy Snacks You Will Love: 

• Homemade Crackers
• Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
• Gluten Free Flatbread
• Coconut Energy Balls
• Instant Pot Applesauce

Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn

Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn is an easy sweet and salty treat that’s easy to make, great for parties, and is made in just minutes!

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Resting time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Author: Abbie

Ingredients

• 10 cups popped popcorn
• 5 ounces dark chocolate chips

Instructions

• Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper and spread the popcorn on the sheets.
• In a microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and microwave for 30 seconds. Remove, stir, and cook again in 15 second intervals. Stir between each interval. Cook until just melted.
• Drizzle the melted chocolate on the popcorn (a fork may help the process) and allow to sit for 10 minutes to dry.

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