Sticky Colorful Popcorn Low Fat
Add a burst of fun and flavor to your snack game with this Sticky Colorful Popcorn that's both low-fat and irresistibly sweet! Made with air-popped popcorn, a light honey-corn syrup glaze, and vibrant food coloring, this treat is the perfect guilt-free indulgence. The sticky, yet airy texture allows for easy munching while the array of customizable colors makes it a show-stopper for parties, movie nights, or festive gatherings. Ready in just 20 minutes, this playful recipe blends the nostalgic crunch of popcorn with a glossy, candy-like coating—without the heavy calorie load. Whether you shape it into clusters or serve it loose, this quick and easy recipe delivers a rainbow of fun on every bite-sized kernel!
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Ingredients
- 8 cups Popped popcorn (air-popped, unflavored)
- 0.25 cup Light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 drops per color Food coloring (various colors)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 spray Oil spray (optional, for handling sticky popcorn)
Directions
Step 1
Prepare 8 cups of air-popped popcorn and place it in a large mixing bowl. Ensure the bowl has extra room for easy mixing later.
Step 2
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine light corn syrup, honey, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to bubble gently, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract. If you want multiple colors, divide the glaze into separate small bowls at this stage and add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl. Stir to combine.
Step 4
Working quickly, drizzle the colored syrup over the popcorn. If using multiple colors, pour them in separate sections of the bowl or mix them as desired.
Step 5
Using a spatula, gently toss the popcorn until it is evenly coated with the colored glaze. Be careful to avoid crushing the popcorn.
Step 6
Allow the popcorn to cool and set for about 5-7 minutes. If it is too sticky to handle, lightly spray your hands with oil spray to shape it into clusters or serve as-is.
Step 7
Transfer the popcorn to a serving bowl or container, and enjoy your sticky colorful treat!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (266.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 911.8 |
| Total Fat 7.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 1.7g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 616.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 203.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 105.9g | |
| Protein 16.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 18.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 447mg | 0% |
Source of Calories