Lactose Free Peppermint Cocoa Popcorn
Chocolate and peppermint together is one of those combinations that just works, and this baked popcorn delivers that classic pairing in the most snackable way possible. The coating comes together with coconut oil, maple syrup, and cocoa powder — no butter, no cream, no dairy of any kind — so it's naturally free of lactose without any substitutions or compromises. A splash of peppermint extract gives every kernel that cool, refreshing kick, while an optional scatter of high-cacao dark chocolate on top takes the whole thing over the edge. Baking the coated popcorn low and slow is what makes the magic happen: the coating dries into a crisp, glossy shell that clings to each piece instead of turning soggy. It firms up even more as it cools, so by the time you're breaking apart the clusters, you've got something that feels genuinely snack-worthy rather than homemade-in-a-sad-way. This is the kind of treat that disappears fast at a movie night or holiday gathering, and nobody needs to know how simple it was to pull off.
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6 servings
For the popcorn
- ⅓ cup popcorn kernels
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For the coating
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 oz dark chocolate (>70% cacao), finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the popcorn kernels, cover with the lid, and cook, shaking the pot every 30 seconds, until the popping slows to 2–3 seconds between pops. Remove from heat immediately and transfer the popped corn to the prepared baking sheet, discarding any unpopped kernels.
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