This nutritional yeast popcorn recipe is a super easy and quick snack. Serve a bowl to your family and friends because it is a sure crowd-pleaser.
Popcorn is the ultimate movie night snack. And my family is absolutely obsessed with this popcorn. It’s so easy and quick to make and completely customizable.
Thanks to the nutritional yeast, aka Nooch and vegan butter, it’s healthier and much lighter without sacrificing taste or flavor. Go check it out below!
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Ingredients for Nutritional Yeast Popcorn
- Popcorn. You can use kernels or I prefer buying the microwaveable bags (he ones with no salt or butter) to save time.
- Nutritional Yeast. This adds a cheesy, savory flavor. I use the Anthony’s kind, but different brands will have different flavors. So choose the one you like the best.
- Vegan Butter. I prefer Earth’s balance vegan butter, but you can use coconut oil, avocado oil, or canola oil. Or any type of fat you like the flavor of.
- Salt
Different Flavors and Variations
This is your popcorn and you all have different preferences and flavors you like. These are different ideas to make this popcorn truly special…
- Black Pepper Popcorn. When melting the vegan butter, add freshly ground black pepper before you add the nutritional yeast.
- Lemon Popcorn. This is my personal favorite. Before you bake the popcorn in the oven, sprinkle some freshly squeezed lemon juice over on top. .
- Spicy Popcorn. Add some cayenne to the butter and nutritional yeast mixture. Then after the popcorn is out of the oven, sprinkle with paprika.
- Cheesy Popcorn. Before you put it into the oven. Sprinkle some Vegan parmesan on top to melt on top.
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Easiest “Nooch” (Nutritional Yeast) Popcorn
Equipment
- Large Tupperware
- Saucepot
Materials
- 1 bag microwave popcorn (no salt or butter)
- 1/4 cup vegan butter or coconut oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tsp salt
- other flavorings (per your preference)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Put the bag of popcorn in the microwave and pop it based on manufactuar's instructions.
- Melt the vegan butter and mix the nutritional yeast in a saucepan. Once it is combined to make a paste, add the salt.
- Take a large Tupperware and put in the popcorn. Pour the butter mixture in and close the lid on top.
- Shake. Shake it vigorously until everything is coated in the mixture.
- Taste it and see if it needs more flavor.
- On a tray big enough to hold the popcorn, place it in the oven for 3-5 minutes, until crisp. (optional)
- Take it out and serve immediately . Enjoy!
Notes
I hope you enjoy this recipe and if you tried it out, send me a message below. I would love to hear from you!