Learn how to make popcorn with nutritional yeast with just three simple ingredients! Nutritional yeast gives it a rich, cheesy flavor—no dairy needed. It’s quick, easy, and ready in 10 minutes.
If you’re looking for more simple dairy-free snack ideas, I’ve shared a whole collection of our favorites in my easy dairy-free snack collection.
This popcorn is one of those snacks we make on repeat. Just three simple ingredients, tossed with nutritional yeast for that savory, cheesy flavor — no dairy needed.
We make this all the time for family movie nights. It’s easy, cozy, and one of the few snacks everyone agrees on. I’ll usually pop a big bowl, and it disappears faster than I expect every single time.
If you’re looking for more simple dairy-free snack ideas, I’ve shared a whole collection of our favorites.
And if we’re doing pretzel bites too, this popcorn is so good alongside a little vegan cheese sauce or vegan nacho cheese sauce. It's a great snacking combo.
📖 Recipe
Popcorn with Nutritional Yeast
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, thick-bottomed pan.
- Add 3 kernels of popcorn to the pan. Secure the lid and listen for the three pops.
- Add the remaining ½ cup kernels to form an even layer. Gently shake the pan so all kernels are coated with oil.
- Cover, leaving it slightly ajar, to let some of the steam release as it pops.
- Shake every thirty seconds or so to prevent burning.
- Once popcorn slows to around 5 seconds between pops, remove from heat.
- Pour into a large bowl and add nutritional yeast.
- Shake to combine.
Notes
- Watch toward the end of the cooking time to prevent burning.
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Julie Gaeta is a plant-based recipe creator, certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and mom of nine who's been plant-based for over 20 years. She's cooked approximately 4,382 pots of beans and can't vacation without her juicer and pasta pot. Her work has been featured in HuffPost, Yahoo, YourTango, and other major outlets. She helps others simplify wellness and feel good again through her blog, coaching, and weekly newsletter.
Julie Gaeta says
This nutritional yeast popcorn is our go-to for family movie nights. A quick, simple favorite everyone loves!