Quick Snack: Cocoa Dusted Coconut Popcorn

Today’s recipe is a quick snack that I wasn’t planning on putting up on the blog but it ended up tasting so good…I had to share! I made this Cocoa Dusted Coconut Popcorn yesterday afternoon when it was super cold and rainy and I was in the mood for something a little chocolatey but not too sweet. You’ll notice that the ingredient list is pretty minimal and without the addition of a sweetener you can really taste the coconut. But feel free to mix in a tablespoon of agave if your heart desires!

Cocoa Dusted Coconut Popcorn

makes 2 servings

What you’ll need:

2-3 tablespoons coconut oil (enough to thoroughly coat the pan)
1/3 cup popcorn kernels
2 tbs coconut manna
2 tbs cocoa powder
salt to taste
optional– 1 tbs cacao nibs and/or 1 tbs dried unsweetened coconut flakes

DIrections:

Heat coconut oil at medium high in a 5-6 quart pan with a lid. Add popcorn kernels and shake. Turn heat to medium. In about 2-3 minutes you’ll hear the kernels beginning to pop. Shake every 30 seconds for about 2-4 minutes until you no longer hear popping.
Transfer popcorn to a large bowl. If coconut manna is not already softened, place jar in a bowl of hot water and stir. Pour softened coconut manna over popcorn and use your hands or a large spoon to mix. Add cocoa powder, salt and cacao nibs and coconut (if using) and mix until thoroughly coated. Enjoy right away!