Matcha and White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe

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Daniel Gritzer
Daniel Gritzer
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Updated April 15, 2020
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In this recipe, vibrant matcha, a type of Japanese green tea, is whisked into white chocolate to form a coating for freshly popped popcorn. Slightly herbal and not-too-sweet, it has a subtle flavor that will keep you coming back for more.

Recipe Details

Matcha and White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe

Active 10 mins
Total 20 mins
Serves 4 to 6 servings
Makes 8 cups
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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces white chocolate, in chunks

  • 1/2 teaspoon Japanese matcha green tea

  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels, popped (about 8 cups popped)

  • Kosher salt

Directions

  1. Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at full power in 10-second intervals, stirring between each one, until melted.

  2. Add matcha and stir until completely incorporated.

  3. Place the popcorn in a large bowl and drizzle with the white chocolate mixture, tossing as you go, until popcorn is evenly coated. Season with salt. Set popcorn in refrigerator until white-chocolate coating has firmed, about 10 minutes. Break up any clump and serve. Popcorn can be stored in a zipper-lock bag in the refrigerator overnight.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
161Calories
10gFat
17gCarbs
2gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories161
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g12%
Saturated Fat 4g22%
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 202mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 17g6%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg1%
Calcium 40mg3%
Iron 0mg1%
Potassium 79mg2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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