Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Popcorn

Salty ~ Sweet ~ Crunchy

While it may sound a little odd, chocolate popcorn is really good, and it’s easy to make. For this batch, I went with a nice dark chocolate. I did use a higher quality chocolate as I wanted it to be special for our Valentine’s Day treat. As you’re making it, you’ll want to keep in mind the taste preferences of those who will be eating the chocolate popcorn. Munchkin isn’t a big dark chocolate fan as she likes something a little sweeter, so she wants me to make another batch with a sweeter chocolate.

Ingredients:

1 bag of natural, salted microwave popcorn (or roughly 4-5 cups of conventionally popped popcorn, salted to taste)
1 cup chocolate chips/chunks (use your favorite type making sure they’re gluten free)
1 tbsp coconut oil
candy coated sunflower seeds, nuts, other add-ins (optional)

Directions:

Place a piece of parchment paper or wax paper on a jelly roll pan.
Spread popcorn in a single layer on the prepared jelly roll pan.
Slowly melt chocolate with 1 tbsp coconut oil on double boiler or in microwave (microwave in 30 second increments and stir to avoid burning the chocolate)
Drizzle melted chocolate over the popcorn.
Carefully stir the chocolate and popcorn until popcorn is coated.
If desired, sprinkle with add-ins.
Refrigerate to set chocolate.
After chocolate is set, serve immediately or store in an airtight container for a couple of days.

This recipe was featured in The Christian Home Magazine – Issue 51