Independence Day Treat: Red, White & Blue Popcorn Mix
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🎆 Independence Day Treat: Red, White & Blue Popcorn Mix
Description
⭐ A festive, crunchy, lightly sweetened snack perfect for 4th of July gatherings — made with clean ingredients and colorful patriotic flair!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Popcorn Base:
- ½ cup Doudlah Farms Organic Popcorn kernels
- 2–3 tbsp coconut oil (or high-heat oil of choice)
- Salt to taste
For the Red, White & Blue Mix:
- ½ cup dried strawberries or freeze-dried raspberries (Red)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips or yogurt-covered raisins (White)
- ½ cup dried blueberries or freeze-dried blueberries (Blue)
- Optional: patriotic sprinkles or edible stars
Optional Sweet Drizzle:
- ½ cup white chocolate chips, melted (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Pop the Corn:
- In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat.
- Add 2–3 kernels and cover. When they pop, add the rest of the kernels and cover again.
- Shake the pot gently every 20–30 seconds to prevent burning.
- Once popping slows, remove from heat and transfer popcorn to a large mixing bowl.
- Lightly salt the popcorn to taste.
- In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat.
- Prepare the Mix-Ins:
- Roughly chop any large dried fruit pieces if needed.
- Set aside white chocolate chips or melt them if you want to drizzle over the top.
- Roughly chop any large dried fruit pieces if needed.
- Combine & Mix:
- Gently fold in the dried strawberries, blueberries, and white chocolate chips or yogurt raisins.
- If using melted white chocolate, drizzle over the popcorn and toss to lightly coat. Add sprinkles while the drizzle is still warm so they stick.
- Gently fold in the dried strawberries, blueberries, and white chocolate chips or yogurt raisins.
- Let Set & Serve:
- Spread the popcorn mix on a parchment-lined tray to let the drizzle set (if used), about 10 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days — but it’s best served fresh!
- Spread the popcorn mix on a parchment-lined tray to let the drizzle set (if used), about 10 minutes.
Notes
🥳 Tips
- For a sweet-and-salty twist, add a handful of mini pretzels or roasted nuts.
- Hosting a party? Portion into festive paper cups or clear treat bags tied with ribbon!
