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    "Cheesy" Kale Chip Popcorn

    10 Recipes To Make A Teen When One Direction Breaks Up: "Cheesy" Kale Chip Popcorn recipe { @beardandbonnet }
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    "Cheesy" Kale Chip Popcorn {Beard and Bonnet} #glutenfree #vegan

    There are two snack foods that I tend to crave on a regular basis...kale chips & popcorn. The mood can strike at any time and usually I cannot be deterred from having one or sometimes both of them. A few weeks ago the mood hit hard and it was one of those things where I just could not make up my mind. So, I made a batch of kale chips and popped a big pot of popcorn. As I was sitting there munching away on my snacks...er...lunch I got a silly idea. I wondered what would happen if I ate a handful of popcorn and kale chips at the same time. So, I made sure no one was looking and I did it. I shamelessly stuffed both of them in my face and realized instantly that they were a match made in heaven. Friends I give you "cheesy" kale chip popcorn...you are about  to enter snacking bliss.

    "Cheesy" Kale Chip Popcorn {Beard and Bonnet} #glutenfree #vegan

    First things first, you need to master the art of crispy kale chips. We are talking 'crunch when you pop it in your mouth like a potato chip kale chips', they aren't hard to make at all, but if you haven't yet achieved crispy kale chip status you should click here before attempting this popcorn.

    How To Make Crispy Kale Chips {Beard and Bonnet} #glutenfree #vegan

    Now that you are a kale chip expert, let's get back to popcorn...

    Obviously a big bowl full of popcorn and torn up kale chips wouldn't be anything spectacular enough to share with all of you here, so I set off into the kitchen and figured out a super easy way to combine the two. This popcorn has now been served at a little lunch date with my friend Cara, snuck into the movies, and I may have had it for breakfast two or three times in lieu of "real" food. Don't judge, I assure you will be doing the same once you try it!

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    "Cheesy" Kale Chip Popcorn (Gluten Free & Vegan)

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    • Author: Beard And Bonnet
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 5 mins
    • Total Time: 15 mins
    • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

    Ingredients

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    • ¼ cup coconut oil
    • ⅓ cup organic, non GMO, popcorn kernels
    • 1 batch ten Free and Vegan)">crispy kale chips
    • ¼ cup nutritional yeast flakes
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

    Instructions

    1. Heat the oil and popcorn in a large, deep metal pot over high heat. Have the pot lid ready!! When the first kernels of popcorn begin to pop cover with the lid and slide the pan around vigorously over the heat to move the kernels in the pan. If the pan fills up before the kernels are finished popping simply transfer some of the popped corn to a large bowl, replace the lid and move the pan back over the heat until all of the popcorn is popped. Set aside.
    2. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the "S" blade grind half of the prepared kale chips into flakes. Measure to see if you have ¼ cup of the flakes, if not process more until you have a level ¼ cup full of flakes. * I had 4 kale chips left from 1 batch of crispy kale chips.
    3. In a large plastic bag combine the kale chip flakes, nutritional yeast, sea salt, and garlic powder. Seal the bag and shake to combine. Add the popcorn to the bag and shake vigorously until all of the popcorn is coated.

    Notes

    Prep time does not include baking the kale chips. I usually make big batches of kale chips once a week and use some of them for this popcorn.

    Once all of the popcorn from this batch is coated, remove it from the bag and save the excess kale chip mixture for a few more batches of popcorn. It should stay fresh for a few days if sealed tight and stored in a cool place.

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    1. Katie (The Muffin Myth) says

      March 27, 2015 at 8:46 am

      I got here via your One Direction post (hilarious!) and I must say, this is genius! I make kale chips from time to time but don't find them all that satisfying. But to crumble them up and sprinkle over popcorn? Amazing! This is happening this weekend in my house!

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    2. Tatiana says

      November 09, 2014 at 11:56 pm

      I just made popcorn with coconut oil, nutritional yeast and salt a couple nights ago. Yum!!! To add kale chips??? Eeek! I am having a hard time getting then crispy. Thanks!

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      • Meg says

        November 10, 2014 at 8:39 am

        Yum!!! I love popcorn so much. Have you checked out my How To Make crispy Kale Chips tutorial? It could really help if you are having a problem getting them crisp enough.

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    3. Tania @ The Cook's Pyjamas says

      May 17, 2014 at 4:46 am

      As I read this I coincidentally have a batch of 'cheesy' kale chips in the dehydrator. I'm tempted now to grind some to powder and try this. My mouth is watering. Fantastic idea. Thanks!

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      • Meg says

        May 17, 2014 at 9:04 am

        Tania, you should totally do it!!! Popcorn and "cheesy" kale chips are a match made in heaven.:)

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    4. autumn says

      May 16, 2014 at 2:26 pm

      YES! This sounds so good! A friend gifted me some kale powder that she accidentally bought and I've been thinking of creating a "veggie booty popcorn" type situation with it. Those are definitely some of my fav snacks as well 🙂

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      • Meg says

        May 16, 2014 at 3:53 pm

        Thanks Autumn!! Your "veggie booty popcorn" idea sounds AH-MAZING. I somehow own a bag of tomato powder and have been triyng to figure out how to use it in popcorn, but man that stuff is strong!

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    5. Cara says

      May 16, 2014 at 8:18 am

      Ah the beloved kale popcorn. Attention everyone: This stuff is SO GOOD!!!

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      • Meg says

        May 16, 2014 at 8:52 am

        Ha ha! Thanks Cara!

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