Easy Vegan Caramel Popcorn (Sweet And Salty!)
Dig into my irresistible vegan caramel popcorn that will keep you coming back for more! With the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavor, this crunchy popcorn makes for the best dessert or indulgent snack. Plus, it is naturally gluten-free and only requires 15 minutes of prep time!
Servings: 4
Calories: 1258kcal
Ingredients
- 8 cups popcorn salted gives best end result
- ¾ cup vegan caramel see note
- ½ teaspoon baking soda to add to caramel (see note)
- ½ - ¾ cup chopped nuts optional but give a yummy crunch (salted nuts add extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F / 120 C.
- Make caramel according to the recipe but only thicken on the shorter side (about 5 minutes). Once thickened remove from heat and add in the baking soda with the vanilla and salt. You will see it bubbling but this is what helps it be more spreadable.
- Add popcorn to a large bowl, with the caramel and nuts (if using). Mix around to coat well.
- Spread popcorn mixture out on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Bake for an hour, mixing around every 15 minutes.
- Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool. Once cool you can break it apart.
- Serve! Stores crisp in an air tight container!
Notes
- The baking soda helps the caramel be smooth and easy to spread over the popcorn.
- Nutrition facts do not include nuts.
- Serving size is 2 cups.
Nutrition
Calories: 1258kcal | Carbohydrates: 247g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 899mg | Fiber: 42g | Sugar: 6g