Ghostly Greetings! Are you ready for some partake of some phantasmic peanut butter popcorn? This sweet and salty mix is guaranteed to have you howling at the moon at midnight.
If you’re trembling for the terrific texture of corn kernels combined with candy and crunchy pretzels, you’re in for a the best trick-or-treat of your life. Others may turn over in the graves for such macabre morsels, but we know that you’re one of us. The Spooky Plant-Based Snackers!
Break out your broomstick, procure plenty of corn cobs, and let’s get poppin’!
Do we really need more reasons to enjoy the most magical of all savory snacks? If you would appreciate additional motivation to maximize your munch, here are grounds that are far from ghoulish:
We promise that you (and your tantalizing taste buds) will have a gravely good time crunching from your candy-filled cauldron full of peanut butter vegan popcorn.
While this toad-ally terrific recipe was specifically created for celebrating a vegan Halloween, there’s no earthly (or unearthly) reason why you can’t switch it up for other holidays during the year. If you are a possessive popcorn lover like we are, you’ll jump at the chance to eat more of this gruesomely gratifying grub.
You won’t believe how easy it is to put together this enchanting peanut butter popcorn recipe. While your friends and family are plumping up the couch cushions and dimming the lights, you can fly into the kitchen (on your broomstick?) to make this brimming bowl of sweet and salty snacks.
This super simple, spine-tingling recipe needs only a few easy items to get started. Most of the measurements are only guidelines, so feel free to make more or less popcorn and add more or less candy to the crazy concoction. Be bold and bring in your own pleasing personalization to the recipe. Here are the basics so that you can begin:
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The best way to keep any popped and prepared popcorn fresh is in a dry, airtight container on the countertop. You can buy large metal popcorn tins, but feel free to use a sealed, plastic container or any other type of tin that closes completely. It will last for about 5-7 days in a dry environment but, beware, it will become stale soon after that.
Another option (and this might blow your mind) is to freeze any leftover popcorn. For some reason, popped corn does not freeze if stored properly. Just add the popcorn to the tightly zipped freezer bag or container. It should last for up to 2 weeks. No need to defrost, just eat it right out of the bag! (Though, it might be a little chilly.)
I try not to use oil in my diet. Can I make this recipe oil-free?
You bet! If using the stovetop method, simply cook the popcorn without oil in the pan. Just be careful to keep the pan moving quickly to prevent the kernels from burning.
Is it possible to make this popcorn without all of the sugar and salt?
Definitely! You can either eliminate the chocolate chips and candy all together or use a sugar-free (and salt-free) version instead. Choose an all natural peanut butter with no added sugar or salt —only ground peanuts. For our salt sensitive readers, don’t forget to leave out the additional salt and also use salt-free versions of pretzels (or another crispy snack), peanut butter, and chocolate/candy. It sounds daunting, but it can be done!
I’m not a huge chocolate lover. Which non-chocolate candies can I use instead of the chocolate chips?
No worries! Feel free to substitute black licorice flavored candies for the chocolate chips or any other cute, dark-colored candies that you like. You can even use black olives or blackberries instead.
Eating healthy is important to me. Do I have to use Halloween candy in this peanut butter popcorn recipe?
Not at all. You should be congratulated for eating in such a healthy way! Instead of using Halloween candy, consider leaving out the optional orange candies and double up on the dark chocolate chips (which have fewer ingredients). Another option is to swap the candy for fruit snacks, small pieces of dried fruit, or even fresh fruit (make sure the pieces are not too damp when adding)––chopped apricots, mango, or oranges would all work well.
Oh, no! I’m allergic to peanuts! Would I be able to use a different nut butter?
Yes! That’s no reason why you couldn’t use another type of nut butter. Almond, cashew, sunflower, coconut, or even tahini would all taste yummy mixed into this popcorn. Just make sure to use a version that is more liquid than solid. Or, in a pinch, heat it up a little bit until the consistency is easier to mix or add a small amount of warm water to whisk with it.
Our round-up of the best vegan pumpkin recipes is a great place to turn to for Halloween and fall recipe inspiration!
This hocus pocus peanut butter popcorn recipe and article was written by Gina House. Vegan food photography by JJ Steele. Edited by Amanda Meth. Please note that this article may contain affiliate links which supports our work at World of Vegan.
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I won’t lie, I was skeptical of this recipe at first, but WOW. Peanut butter and popcorn are MEANT TO BE!!! Love how easy this recipe is and super fun for any vegan movie night!
I love popcorn but loaded popcorn is even better. love this!
Can I tell you how addicted I am to this popcorn recipe? Omg. I’ve been devouring it almost every day since fall began. If you love a sweet, salty, crunchy, and savory snack, this recipe is for you. Sooo yummy!
My kiddos will go crazy for this popcorn! Yum!
omg yes! this recipe is everything!
This was so good. Initially I was a bit of a skeptic but I shouldn’t have been. This popcorn is delicious and all my “movie night” guests loved it and wanted me to share the recipe! It is a fun and “Halloweeny” snack. Easy too!
Looking forward to making this!
Such a great Halloween snack! Perfect for parties, too 🙂