Eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up snacks. How awful would that be, right?

Next time you want to curl up with a movie or your Netflix queue, why not whip up a batch of our Sweet ‘n Spicy Popcorn?

It’s a delicious treat you’ll want to share with the whole family!

Sweet ‘n Spicy Popcorn

Prep time: 10 mins                  Serves: 4

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Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1/2 cup organic popcorn kernels
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1/4 cup pasture raised butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of chili pepper

Directions:

1. In a heavy pot on high heat, add the oil and 1 kernel of popcorn; then cover.
2. When the kernel pops, add the rest of the kernels and cover.
3. Carefully slide and shake the pot to evenly pop the kernels.
4. Continue cooking until the popping slows down to 1 or 2 pops per second.
5. Pour the popcorn onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Lightly salt.
7. Using the same pot, add the butter, maple syrup, and spices, and stir to combine.
8. Cook over medium-high heat until it bubbles.
9. Carefully pour over the popcorn, allow to cool slightly, then transfer to a bowl, toss with tongs, and serve immediately.