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Home ⇒ Food ⇒ Sweet & Spicy: Healthy Snacking Two Ways with Skinnygirl Popcorn

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Sweet & Spicy: Healthy Snacking Two Ways with Skinnygirl Popcorn

Sep 26, 2014 Stephanie

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Popcorn 2 Ways #SkinnyGirlSnacks #shop #CollectiveBias

Fall = Football in our house, which inevitably leads to snacking. This season, with the help of new Skinnygirl Popcorn, I’ve decided to keep my snacking in check!  I’m skipping the chips & dips and instead popping a bag of Skinnygirl Popcorn –  for myself and when I have guests over.

Skinnygirl Popcorn Variety #SkinnyGirlSnacks #shop #CollectiveBias

I was so excited  to see a favorite brand and my favorite snack (popcorn!) come together!  Skinnygirl Popcorn comes in great flavors like Butter & Sea Salt and Lime & Salt and does not have any artficial flavors, sweeteners or colors.  Added to that, the popcorn has been portioned out into mini-bags, helping me stay on track and feel less guilty when I eat the whole bag. At just 25 calories per cup popped (6 cups per bag),  this low calorie popcorn is the perfect snack choice as is and with some additions!

Smart Snacking #SkinnyGirlSnacks #shop #CollectiveBias

For a recent football sunday, I picked up a box of Lime & Salt and Butter & Sea Salt Skinnygirl Popcorn at Walmart. You can find them right in the snack aisle in the popcorn section.

Skinnygirl Popcorn at Walmart #SkinnyGirlSnacks #shop #CollectiveBias

My goal was to make this popcorn two ways – one spicy and one sweet without compromising the healthy snack status. I made Dark Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn with Coconut & Cranberry to satisfy my sweet-tooth. For the some kick, I made Spicy Chili-Lime Popcorn.  Needless to say, everyone loves popcorn, so both of these varieties were a hit with guests.  You can get the details on how I made both below!

Dark Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn with Coconut & Cranberry

Dark Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn coconut Cranberry #SkinnyGirlSnacks #shop #CollectiveBias

Okay, it’s quite obvious I just combined all of my favorite things here – popcorn, cococut, chocolate and dried cranberries. But it works and tastes great. I keep it simple, adding just a little of each. I think this gives the popcorn a sweet kick while remaining a smart snack choice.

Ingredients Sweet Popcorn #SkinnyGirlSnacks #shop #CollectiveBias

What You’ll Need:

Skinnygirl Butter & Sea Salt Popcorn

1/2 dark chocolate bar – I choose a 72% cacao organic chocolate

1/ 2 cup dried cranberries

1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

Directions: 

Pop Skinnygirl Butter & Sea Salt popcorn according to directions.

Lay out on cookie tray or on silicone baking mat and allow popcorn to cool.

Melt dark chocolate of choice. I like to use a squirt bottle so that I can evenly distribute the chocolate without going overboard. Less is more. 

After drizzling chocolate,  immediately add coconut and cranberries – sprinkling on top. I like to do this so that some of the coconut and cranberries stick to the popcorn. Allow chocolate to set and serve! 

Dark Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn #SkinnyGirlSnacks #shop #CollectiveBias

Spicy Chili -Lime Popcorn

Spicy Chili Lime Popcorn #SkinnyGirlSnacks #shop #CollectiveBias

This easy mix has some serious kick!  By adding more or less of the Chili Pepper, you can control the level of spice. I use the Lime & Salt Skinnygirl Popcorn, but I like adding in a bit of fresh squeezed lime juice to help cool down that chili pepper.

Chili Lime Popcorn #SkinnyGirlSnacks #shop #CollectiveBias

What You’ll Need

Skinnygirl Lime & Salt Popcorn

1 tbsp chili powder

Juice from 1 lime 

1/2 tsp of Olive Oil

Directions: 

Pop Lime & Salt Popcorn according to directions. 

Lay out on cookie sheet or silicone baking mat.

In a small bowl, combine juice from 1 lime with chili powder. I like to add in the olive oil to help it adhere to popcorn better, but this is completely optional! 

Drizzle over warm popcorn and mix to coat. Serve & Enjoy! 

Chili Lime Popcorn Snack #SkinnyGirlSnacks #shop #CollectiveBias

Which would you reach for first? Spicy or sweet? 

It was right down the middle with our guests when we served these two last Football Sunday. Both are a tasty and satisfying snack to enjoy while watching a game.

Tell me how you enjoy your Skinnygirl Popcorn?

#SkinnyGirlSnacks #CollectiveBias

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  1. Summer Davis says

    September 28, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    I have a major sweet tooth just like the next girl, but I also have a spicy monster that comes to visit and nothing says “NFL Sunday” like spicy food. These recipes sound and look delicious! I’ll take both please and thank you! #client

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