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    Home » Recipes » Healthy Desserts

    Healthy Maple Caramel Corn

    Published: Oct 12, 2020 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 23 Comments

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    You only need four ingredients for this Healthy Maple Caramel Corn - An easy snack recipe that is naturally gluten-free!

    Healthy maple caramel corn recipe

     

    Halloween is looking mighty different this year, if you know what I mean.

    While there won't be any door-to-door madness and gladness, us old kids are trying to plan something the young ones will love!

    Scary movies, candy, and an indoor funhouse of sorts are all on the agenda. Well, maybe one scary movie, a limited amount of candy, and a few scattered props down the hallway, lol.

    The kids are all excited for something different, and Mickie is at a fun age right now (she'll be ONE on Sunday!)

    We're going to make the most of this crap year, so help me!

    Healthy caramel corn

    Everyone here loves popcorn and sweets, so I wanted to create a version of caramel corn with a bit less sugar.

    This popcorn is sweetened with just enough maple syrup to keep both kids and mom happy! I use either coconut oil, butter, or a combination of the two, depending on what's on hand.

    The sprinkle of salt brings out the flavors nicely, and there's room for variations, depending on your taste.

    Some ideas include: A capful of vanilla, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or even a handful of peanuts to make your own healthy Cracker Jack!

    If maple syrup is your sweetener of choice, take a peek at some of these recipes!

    Maple Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

    Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream

    Healthy Thin Mints

    Healthy maple caramel corn recipe
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    3.13 from 8 votes

    Healthy Maple Caramel Corn

    A healthier version of the sweet, sticky popcorn treat!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time13 mins
    Cool time:15 mins
    Total Time33 mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Dairy-free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Nut-free
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 80kcal

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup unpopped organic popping corn
    • 3 Tbsp maple syrup
    • 3 Tbsp butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
    • ⅛ tsp sea salt

    Instructions

    • Pop your corn how you like (I use an air popper).
    • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
    • In a saucepan, heat the butter (or oil) and the syrup.
    • Boil the two ingredients for a solid minute.
    • Immediately pour the mixture over the corn and toss together with the salt to coat.
    • Place the popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
    • Remove the pan and allow the caramel corn to cool (this is when it really crisps up, so don't skip this step!).

    Notes

    WW SmartPoints: 5

    Nutrition

    Sugar: 7.5g | Fiber: 0.1g | Calories: 80kcal | Fat: 5.2g | Carbohydrates: 8.7g

    Notes:

    This is my favorite air popper. I've had it for years, and it's still going strong!

    Some of the items I use to make this recipe include:


     

    Healthy caramel corn recipe with coconut oil

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    Comments

    1. Carrie

      May 09, 2020 at 9:58 pm

      Delicious! Thank-you! 😍

      Reply
    2. Karli

      December 10, 2013 at 4:58 pm

      Finally - popcorn I can actually eat! I literally squealed with delight (inside since a family member is snoozing across from me) when I read the ingredients! I recently became plant-based and there is no turning back for me. I hate cold weather. I have a huge desire to adopt when the time is right. I just got back from a 3 month volunteer stint at an orphanage in Uganda.
      Thank you so much for taking the time to create recipes that I can eat (well, not all your recipes...but close enough) and for posting them. Now that my comment is incredibly long...can't wait to make this!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        December 10, 2013 at 7:07 pm

        Lol, I'm happy to have provided you with a treat! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Donna

      October 16, 2013 at 8:29 am

      Thanks!!...I'll be out to "peanut-purchase" in time for the weekend!

      Reply
    4. Donna

      October 16, 2013 at 7:34 am

      Gosh I love your blog and everything you put ON it...and appreciate what goes INTO it...Thanks for your continuous, selfless sharing!...THIS...will accompany our weekend flick ..it looks delish. Question....what kind of peanut would you add if one wanted a "Cracker Jack" feel to it...just sayin'!!....a red-skinned peanut?!...I forget just what exactly WAS the peanut they used to put in my beloved little rectangular boxes when I was back in the States!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 16, 2013 at 8:07 am

        The most 'traditional' peanuts I've found are at Trader Joe's and they are just roasted Valencia peanuts. I'm sure the red-skinned would work fine as well though, but I don't remember liking them very well myself. I hope you enjoy the recipe Donna! 😀

        Reply
    5. Lisa Holcomb

      February 22, 2013 at 4:43 am

      This look amazing! Having four kids I have an excuse to make this but I think I'll be eating as much as them! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren

        February 22, 2013 at 9:04 am

        Thanks Lisa! It really is a great little snack for kids (and adults) ;-).

        Reply
    6. Rachel @ day2day joys

      October 15, 2012 at 9:48 pm

      Lauren, I love your photo's, they are beautiful! And thank you so much for linking up with Healthy 2day Wednesdays! Hope you have a blessed week and hope you’ll be linking up this week!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 16, 2012 at 8:07 am

        Thank you Rachel, I definitely will!

        Reply
    7. Dana

      October 11, 2012 at 6:27 pm

      That popcorn looks delicious! I love a good guilt free indulgence. Congrats on your new place, it looks really nice. We went from a house to a condo too, and it's been great. My favorite childhood snacks were not guilt free at all 🙂 I loved a good frosted pop tart and hostess apple pies. Fortunately I also loved (and still do) fruit of almost any kind.

      Insider info about me, before I had kids I was a self defense instructor. I "retired" when I got pregnant with my daughter (now 4) but I sure do miss that job!
      -Dana

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    8. Katie (The Muffin Myth)

      October 09, 2012 at 4:40 am

      Amazing! Thanks so much for posting this recipe! I too love caramel corn, but all the fat and sugar is off putting. We make popcorn (stove top) most weekends to snack on and usually have a little butter and nutritional yeast on it, but this sweet version looks too good not to try! It's bookmarked for the weekend, thank you.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 09, 2012 at 8:46 am

        Thank you for the sweet comment! I hope you come back and let me know how you like it... 🙂

        Reply
    9. freshlifefindings

      October 08, 2012 at 7:45 pm

      Lauren you are so cute! I love that dress and that you showed us where you do your work 🙂 This recipe sounds delicious, I love popcorn! About me: anytime I'm sick or sad, I watch You've Got Mail and I always feel happier 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 09, 2012 at 8:50 am

        Thanks Natalie! I love that movie too! I know I'm going to sound like my grandma when I say this, but they don't make movies like they used to!

        Reply
    10. Alex @ therunwithin

      October 08, 2012 at 7:32 am

      i am a popcorn addict so this looks amazing

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 08, 2012 at 11:05 am

        I know how you feel. Once I started eating this, I ended up eating all of it within two days! It didn't sit heavy at all though, so that's good at least, right?... :-/

        Reply
    11. Gabby @ the veggie nook

      October 08, 2012 at 6:33 am

      You look so pretty in that dress! I really enjoyed this post, I might so something similar on my blog about my new home in Toronto!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 08, 2012 at 8:45 am

        You should Gabby! I'd love to learn more about you and your everyday life. 🙂

        Reply
    12. jessielovestorun

      October 08, 2012 at 5:24 am

      Love your dress in the picture of you. Too cute!

      I eat at least one apple a day. I can't get enough of them.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 08, 2012 at 11:04 am

        Thanks Jessie! I love apples as well, but my favorite fruit is probably grapes.

        Reply

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