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August 15, 2016

Banana Bread Flavored Popcorn Snack

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Wholesome banana bread flavored popcorn snack packed with warm spices, walnuts and banana chips. A perfect portable snack that adults and kids will enjoy!

Banana Bread Flavored Popcorn Snack - A wholesome portable snack with warm spices, walnuts and banana chips that adults and kids will enjoy! | jessicagavin.com

Are you looking for a quick and tasty snack recipe to stay energized? I’ve got a delicious banana bread flavored popcorn snack that everyone will enjoy. PLUS it only takes a few minutes to make!

When it comes to meals, I like to pack fun and flavorful options for my son as he heads to school. I thought a delightful twist would be to take the essential flavors of a morning staple like banana bread and transform it into a portable better-for-you snack treat. Each popcorn handful is packed with warm spices, toasted walnuts and crunchy banana chips. A snack that kids will love and parents will feel good about!

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Whole grain and packed with fiber, popcorn is a snacking powerhouse! SkinnyPop® Popcorn is so delicious and only made with three simple ingredients- popcorn, natural sunflower oil, and just the right amount of salt. Yes, that’s it!

The moment I opened this big 4.4-ounce bag, James ran over and dived right in. He asked me to fill up his little bowl with some popcorn as he watched his favorite show, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse of course. I was happy to do so!

I’m always looking for a wholesome snack that I can just grab and pack his day at school. I was excited to learn that SkinnyPop offers a SkinnyPack® with six 0.65-ounce lunch boxed-sized bags, and they are only 100 calories per serving! They come in Original and White Cheddar flavors for a little bit of variety. Score!

Banana Bread Flavored Popcorn Snack - A wholesome portable snack with warm spices, walnuts and banana chips that adults and kids will enjoy! | jessicagavin.com

To make this yummy banana bread popcorn recipe, I added in the essential flavor elements. It’s all about the spices; warm and sweet aromas from cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice get tossed into the popcorn mix. The smell reminds me of freshly baked morning pastries filling the air without all of the calories!

I toasted some walnuts for the mix, did you know that they are an excellent source of omega-3 essential fatty acids? Of course, I had to add some bananas too. Banana chips are good because they add a nice crunch and natural sweetness.

For an extra flavor boost, I added some banana chips to my blender to make a banana powder.  I tossed it in with the popcorn mix to add a stronger banana note. Once the bag of popcorn is gone, my son likes to dip his finger in the spiced banana dust.

He gobbles this snack up!

Banana Bread Flavored Popcorn Snack - A wholesome portable snack with warm spices, walnuts and banana chips that adults and kids will enjoy! | jessicagavin.com

It’s time for the magical ingredients to turn this lovely popcorn into a banana bread flavored snack! A generous sprinkling of the spice blend on top adds just the right of seasoning to the popcorn.

Banana Bread Flavored Popcorn Snack - A wholesome portable snack with warm spices, walnuts and banana chips that adults and kids will enjoy! | jessicagavin.com

Go ahead and grab a handful, or two! You’ll taste a little bit of spiced popcorn, walnut and banana chip in one bite. The combination will remind you of baked banana bread. So tasty! You might want to make a double your batch because you’re going to want to pack some for your lunch and the kiddos too!

If you are craving some bread after eating this popcorn, give my whole wheat banana nut bread recipe a try.

Banana Bread Flavored Popcorn Snack - A wholesome portable snack with warm spices, walnuts and banana chips that adults and kids will enjoy! | jessicagavin.com

As we transition into the fall, this banana bread flavored popcorn will be a family favorite snack! You can add other mixes in’s like dried fruit, different nuts like almonds, cashews or pecans, or even some cocoa powder for a chocolate banana bread flavor. If you are looking for more flavored popcorn inspiration, so you create your own mixes at home, check out SkinnyPop.com. What popcorn mix ideas will you try?

What is the nutritional profile of popcorn?

The light and airy popped popcorn kernel is a mighty powerhouse packed with whole grains, fiber and antioxidants like polyphenols. The original flavor of SkinnyPop Popcorn contains about 39 calories per cup, which is about 6 to 8 grams of popped kernels. You can also get almost 1 gram of insoluble dietary fiber per cup. Popcorn makes for a wholesome anytime snack, but skip drenching in the extra butter and salt!

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Banana Bread Flavored Popcorn Snack

Wholesome banana bread flavored popcorn snack packed with warm spices, walnuts and banana chips. A perfect portable snack that adults and kids will enjoy!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 380kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 cup banana chips, divided
  • 4 cups popcorn, SkinnyPop Popcorn
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger, ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice

Instructions

  • Heat a small pan over medium heat. Add walnuts and toast for 5 minutes until crunchy, tossing every minute to get even toasting. Turn off heat and set pan aside.
  • Add 1/2 cup of banana chips to a blender or food processor. Process until powder forms, about 10 seconds. Transfer contents to a small bowl and set aside.
  • Add popcorn to a medium sized bowl. Add in cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. Toss to combine until the popcorn is evenly coated. Add 2 tablespoons of the ground banana chips and stir to combine. Some will stay at the bottom of the bowl but mix the best you can.
  • Add in 1/2 cup of whole banana chips and walnuts. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or divide into 5 individual re-sealable bags as a portable snack. Enjoy!

Notes

1) Double recipe for a larger quantity of servings.
2) The ground banana chips are optional; the popcorn will still have lots of flavor without the banana powder if you don't have a blender or tight on time.
3) You can skip toasting the walnuts. However, it adds a little more crunchiness and brings out the flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Banana Bread Flavored Popcorn Snack
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 51mg 2%
Potassium 197mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 13g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 4%
Iron 9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Banana Bread Flavored Popcorn Snack - A wholesome portable snack with warm spices, walnuts and banana chips that adults and kids will enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Steve says

    August 15, 2016 at 9:36 am

    Looks amazing!! I’m going to make homemade popcorn with coconut oil and use that in the recipe!

    Reply
    • Jessica Gavin says

      August 16, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      That sounds so good Steve! James LOVES the popcorn mix, we at a whole bowl together 🙂

      Reply
  2. Karly says

    September 19, 2016 at 7:09 am

    This is taking popcorn to a WHOLE other level, and I couldn’t be more excited about it. I’ve never even thought to try something like this, but I’m so glad you did. Looks incredible!

    Reply
    • Jessica Gavin says

      September 20, 2016 at 10:08 pm

      Girl, I could not stop eating the popcorn! I had to portion them out so that my son could still have some for his lunch, haha. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. nancy robbins says

    February 21, 2017 at 2:52 pm

    Yummy, healthy, easy. Thanks, Jessica, for another healthy, delicious recipe. I’ll have to make a double batch next time.

    Reply
    • Jessica Gavin says

      February 21, 2017 at 9:04 pm

      Thank you so much Nancy! I always make a double batch for me and my kiddo to share 🙂

      Reply

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