Healthy Kids Snacks-Celebrate National Popcorn Day

Pop-up some fun and enjoy healthy and crunchy popcorn treats on National Popcorn Day! In a matter of minutes popcorn can turn into a healthy, nutritious and delicious treat and with our weekly website special  we are offering discounted pricing on our Old-Fashioned Popcorn Maker, Popcorn Pail Sets and Retro Popcorn Boxes http://kidscookingshop.com/kitchen-appliances-makers  Start popping -up some fun in your kitchen soon!

Here are some of my favorite kid-friendly popcorn recipes that I?ve fixed for my family and have taught in our kids cooking classes.

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Our Favorite Kids Popcorn Recipes

Pepperoni Popcorn

Makes 12 cups or one big serving bowl

Ingredients

1 cup sliced pepperoni room temperature, each slice cut in half

10 cups salted popped popcorn (1 large microwave popcorn bag)

1 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

Let?s Start Stirring!

1. Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl and toss with hands to combine.

Kids Cooking Shop Kitchen Tip

1. Try making this snack in a foodie assembly line for a kids? birthday party. Give each child a small bowl and have them dish a scoop of all the ingredients into their own bowl. Let them toss together all ingredients themselves and place their own individual serving into a cellophane bag or party treat bag.

Copyright© Barbara Beery www.kidscookingshop.com   

Chocolate Almond Popcorn Balls

Serves 6 (2 per person)

Ingredients

10 cups popped popcorn

1/2 cup honey

1 cup brown sugar

3 tablespoons butter

6 oz. semisweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup sliced toasted almonds

1 cup white chocolate chips

Cooking spray

Directions

1.      In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine honey, brown sugar, butter, and semi-sweet chocolate chips.  Cover with plastic wrap and heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until mixture is bubbling and steaming hot. 

2.      Carefully remove bowl from microwave, remove plastic and stir in vanilla.  Set aside.

3.      In a large bowl, mix together the popcorn, almonds, and white chocolate chips.

4.      Stir the honey mixture into the popcorn and toss to coat.

5.      Coat hands with cooking spray and use hands to make 3-inch balls of popcorn.

6.      Individually wrap each ball in plastic wrap and eat within 3 to 5 days.

Kid-friendly Kitchen Tip

Try stove top popcorn instead of microwaveable popcorn for a healthier and tastier recipe. Add or substitute different kinds of nuts in recipe, such as peanuts or pecans!  Chocolate and white chocolate chips may also be substituted with butterscotch or peanut butter chips.

 Copyright© Batter Up Kids Culinary Center 2007

Parmesan Rosemary Popcorn

 Ingredients

12 cups popped popcorn

1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated

1/2 bunch rosemary, chopped

¼-1/2 cup olive oil

Kosher salt and pepper to taste

 Directions

1.    While popcorn is still hot from popping, stir in the Parmesan cheese, rosemary, olive oil and salt.

2.  Serve-up in individual brown paper bags.

 Kid-friendly Kitchen Tip

Try using different fresh herbs from the garden like parsley& cilantro with a dash of chili powder and cumin or fresh dill with a dash of red pepper flakes.

Copyright© Batter Up Kids Culinary Center 2007