Chocolate Covered Popcorn is the perfect dessert or snack. This recipe is vegan, gluten free and SO delicious! Low in calories and easily customizable!
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Is there anything better than salty, crisp popcorn drizzled with sweet, delicious chocolate? I don’t think so! Chocolate covered popcorn ranks pretty high on my list of favorite desserts.
I love making my own Chocolate Covered Popcorn because it’s delicious and easy. No crazy ingredients, little effort, and it looks so pretty! It’s the perfect DIY edible Christmas gift, or just a simple treat to make for a fun healthier dessert!
In addition to being easy to make, this chocolate covered popcorn is easy to customize too! There are tons of ways you can jazz up this popcorn to make it just to your tastes, which I’ve outlined below.
To make chocolate covered popcorn, you’ll only need a few things.
Ingredients for Chocolate Covered Popcorn
To make chocolate covered popcorn, you’ll need:
- popcorn kernels
- salt
- chocolate
That’s it! You can also use a little bit of coconut oil which helps the chocolate melt easier, but it’s not necessary.
You can use chocolate chips or my favorite chocolate bars. Any chocolate will work, but I love dark chocolate!
You can make white chocolate covered popcorn, or milk chocolate covered popcorn as well – it’s up to you!
How do you pop popcorn?
You can air pop it, use a popcorn popper, or cook it on the stovetop. See package for directions.
We have this popcorn popper and it’s one of our favorite things… if you love popcorn, it makes it super easy to pop!
How do you make chocolate covered popcorn?
Making chocolate covered popcorn is super simple.
- Pop your popcorn.
- Once your popcorn is popped, lay it out on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with salt and drizzle away with that chocolate!
The more chocolate the better, right?
What’s the Best Chocolate For Chocolate Covered Popcorn
I personally love dark chocolate the most! This is my favorite kind. However, any chocolate chips or chocolate bar will work for chocolate popcorn! Use whatever you have in your pantry!
As I mentioned earlier, it’s very easy to customize this chocolate covered popcorn. Here are a few of my favorite ways to customize it:
Other Mix In’s for Popcorn:
- Chopped nuts (peanuts would be delicious!)
- Pretzels
- White Chocolate
- Shredded Coconut
- Chopped peppermints or candy canes for a festive touch!
I personally think customized chocolate covered popcorn would make an awesome gift for friends + family!
You can make this popcorn with different colors/mix ins depending on the holiday. Enjoy with a mug of warm Hot Chocolate! This Gluten Free Dairy Free Valentine’s Bark is also a great treat!
Tips for Making Covered Popcorn
- You can cheat and use store bought popped corn. Look for popcorn that is just popcorn + salt. I wouldn’t recommend using the packages of popcorn that need to be popped in the microwave though. Those get greasy, and in turn, will make for stale popcorn.
- Make sure to store it correctly– You CAN’T leave this popcorn out without a cover on it. It will quickly get stale and soggy! Make sure you store it in a covered container.
Chocolate Covered Popcorn FAQ
No, you can’t freeze chocolate covered popcorn. It will absorb water and get soggy as it defrosts.
The best way to keep chocolate popcorn from getting soggy is to cover it tightly with plastic wrap or put it in a container with a seal. It’s also best to make chocolate covered popcorn on a low humidity day. The humidity can make the popcorn soggy.
How Do You Store Chocolate Covered Popcorn?
It’s best to store this chocolate covered popcorn in an airtight container in a cool location. You’ll want to keep it away from the heat so the chocolate doesn’t melt!
Chocolate Covered Popcorn
Ingredients
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped dark chocolate
- ¼ teaspoon coconut oil optional
Instructions
- Pop popcorn. You can air pop it, use a popcorn popper, or cook on the stove top. See package for directions.
- Prepare a parchment lined baking sheet. Once popcorn is popped, spread it out on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.
- Melt chocolate and coconut oil until smooth. Using a spoon or fork – drizzle the chocolate/oil mixture until the popcorn is evenly coated.
- Allow the popcorn to set at room temperature for 30 minutes. Store in airtight containers or bags to maintain freshness.
Jenna @ A Savory Feast says
Yum! I love adding dark chocolate chips to my popcorn for a salty sweet combo. Drizzling the chocolate sounds even better!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
Thanks, Jenna!! It’s such a yummy combo 🙂
glenneth says
other than the coconut (which i am allergic to), i LOVE the sound of this recipe! might have to whip up a batch.
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
You could easily skip the coconut and make this with the dark chocolate and sea salt!
Diana says
Salt, coconut, chocolate and popcorn…that may be the most delicious combination ever! I can’t wait to try this!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
Thanks, Diana! It really is delish 🙂
Cassie says
I actually have school off today so it feels like Saturday instead! Hooray! This popcorn sounds to die for and I cannot wait to try it out next time I make popcorn!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
Lucky you!! Definitely try this the next time you make popcorn!
Lauren says
Popcorn is one of my absolute favorite desserts and I can’t wait to try this combo out!!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
It’s one of our favorites too, Lauren!
rachel @atheltic avocado says
dark chocolate and coconut yes please!!!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
Right?!! So yummy!!
Eugene Stepney says
How many grams of chocolate is in this p chocolate covered popcorn because my dog got into I have eaten bag of this popcorn so you can contact me at eugenestepney7@gmail.com
The Clean Eating Couple says
I have no idea. You need to contact your vet if your dog has eaten chocolate
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
oh my this looks delicious can’t go wrong with chocolate and popcorn together. Love the sweet and salty mix
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
Thanks, Deborah! Sweet + salty is the best 🙂
Christina Bauer says
Holy smokes, I need this popcorn! What a perfect sweet & salty snack 🙂 and congrats on being a Lucky Vitamin ambassador! I love that site.
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
Thanks, Christina! It’s so easy to make too! Lucky Vitamin is the BEST!
Natalie @ A Fit Philosophy says
Love popcorn night and I especially LOVE chocolate on my popcorn! I used to mix m&m’s in when I was a kid, so I like this healthier route for sure!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
Popcorn is the best!! And m&ms DO sound pretty yummy… might be fun for a party 🙂
dixya @ food, pleasure, and health says
i have stovetop popcorn but never thought of chocolate drizzle..looks amazing.
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
You have to try it, Dixya! So good 🙂
Alexa [fooduzzi.com] says
This sounds absolutely PERFECT! Chocolate-coconut is one of my all-time favorite combinations – and popcorn is one of my favorite foods 🙂 You definitely have a winner on your hands with this recipe!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
Thanks, Alexa! Love that combo too.. and popcorn is simply the best snack out there!!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
Looks delish! My mom loves chocolate covered popcorn and she buys it, so I can’t wait to surprise her with this one.
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
Thanks, Wendy! It’s really tasty and so easy to make! You should definitely make it for your mom 🙂
Kristy @ Southern In Law says
This looks delicious! Jesse always thought I was weird for adding chocolate chips to my popcorn, however, I must have rubbed off on him because now he does it too, haha!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
It’s not weird at all.. it’s just DELISH! 🙂
Anne K. says
Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks! But it’s still weird to me that people in other countries (than Denmark) eat it with more than just salt. It does look delicious though!!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
It’s really yummy, Anne! You should give it a try.
Jennifer F says
I am a woman of few words this morning. — just “Gimme! “
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
I’ll trade you for a zoodle burger 🙂
jill conyers says
I’m not a coconut fan but I love love chocolate drizzled popcorn. Especially dark chocolate.
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
This is just as delicious without the coconut! Give it a try 🙂
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
Now we’re talkin’!!! This looks dreamy! What a yummy treat for watching a movie. Love the salty/sweet combination.
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
Thanks, Julie!! It IS dreamy! 🙂
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
Congrats on your new partnership! I would love all those yummy goodies. But more so, popcorn is KIND OF an addiction for me, as is chocolate. SOOOOOO yeah I could POUND this in no time. Love that coconut addition too. You nailed it!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
Thanks, Chrissa! I’m also pretty obsessed with popcorn.. it’s such a great snack!
Carly @ Fitliving Eats says
OMG yum! I just started making homemade popcorn and it is the best thing ever! I am loving the addition of chocolate… it makes everything better 🙂
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
Homemade popcorn is SO good 🙂 I’ve been meaning to try the rosemary popcorn recipe you have on your site! That looks delicious 🙂
Dannie says
You guys. I’m drooling right now. This looks absolutely amazing! I’m definitely going to make this at home sometime very soon. We have to use vegan chocolate because of an allergy but I’m so excited for it!
xoxo,
Dannie
http://www.stilefotocibo.com
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
Thanks, Dannie! Theo chocolate actually is vegan! It’s delicious too 🙂
Lauren says
This looks SO good! Definitely going to have to check out Lucky Vitamin! Thanks for the post and info!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
Thanks, Lauren! It is really good! Definitely check out Lucky Vitamin – they are awesome!
Kat says
Oh noms! Gotta pin this one for later.
😀
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
Thank you!! Hope you try it 🙂
Sherry says
This looks so delish! Who can resist? Not me:-)
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
I can’t resist either, Sherry! 🙂
Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says
Looks AMAZING! I love making homemade popcorn and am always looking to switch up the toppings so this is perfect!
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
Thanks, Brie!! This is a fun switch up to the usual popcorn 🙂
Victoria Griffin says
Stoping by from Blogging Boost Facebook group! This popcorn looks fantastic. I usually do chocolate and peanut butter, but I will definitely be trying coconut next time around. Maybe peanut butter AND coconut. If I’m feeling crazy. 🙂
thecleaneatingcouple@gmail.com says
Thanks for stopping by, Victoria! I like the way you think!! PB + Coconut + Chocolate sounds yuuuummy 🙂
Lily says
Anytime I try to put chocolate syrup or caramel on popcorn thr popcorn becomes soggy. I even tried to keep it warm but that doesn’t seem to work. I pop it in a silicone container so I have fresh popped popcorn but it fizzled when I put any topping. Am I supposed to let the popcorn cool down before adding syrups on it??
The Clean Eating Couple says
You should never put syrup on popcorn. Syrup and melted chocolate are very different things and syrup will make the popcorn soggy