Sweet Crunchy Matcha Popcorn for Your Next Movie Night

Matcha Popcorn Recipe for Your Next Movie Night

Matcha Popcorn Recipe for Your Next Movie Night

Nio Team

Servings

12 cups

Prep Time

2 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Calories

90

Cuisine

Japanese

Category

Snacks

If you’re looking for a unique snack that’s sweet, slightly earthy, and beautifully vibrant, this matcha popcorn recipe is the perfect treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can turn ordinary popcorn into delicious green matcha popcorn that’s ideal for movie nights, tea parties, or as a creative afternoon snack.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Premium matcha latte powder

  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil

  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

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    1. In a large pot over medium heat, add 1–2 tablespoons of coconut oil and a few popcorn kernels. Once the test kernels pop, add the remaining kernels and cover with a lid. Shake the pot occasionally to prevent burning and cook until the popping slows to 2–3 seconds between pops.

    2. Transfer the freshly popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl. This is the base of your matcha popcorn recipe, so make sure to remove any unpopped kernels.

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    1. In a small bowl, whisk together the matcha and sugar until evenly combined. This sweet matcha blend is what gives your green matcha popcorn its vibrant color and signature flavor.

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    1. In a small pan over low heat, gently melt the remaining coconut oil until fully liquefied. Be careful not to overheat it.

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    1. Drizzle the melted coconut oil evenly over the warm popcorn. Toss thoroughly so each piece gets lightly coated — this helps the seasoning stick and ensures your matcha popcorn recipe turns out perfectly balanced.

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    1. Sprinkle the matcha and sugar mixture gradually over the popcorn while tossing continuously. Keep mixing until the green matcha popcorn is evenly coated and beautifully dusted in green.

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    1. Serve your matcha popcorn warm for movie night, or let it cool to room temperature for a light, crunchy snack later.

    Tips to improve your Matcha Popcorn

    This matcha popcorn recipe works great on its own, but if you want to really take your movie nights to the next level, there are a few tips you can try.

    Here are a few things you can try to improve your matcha popcorn experience.

    Use High Quality Matcha

    Not only does high quality matcha have a smoother flavor, but it also has a greener color.

    By switching to a ceremonial matcha, you not only create a more delicious snack but your matcha popcorn will look so much better in photos.

    Make sure you sift the matcha

    You want a nice even coating on your matcha popcorn.

    If there are clumps in the matcha, it not only looks less appealing but also can create an inconsistency in the flavor. When you create the matcha seasoning, make sure you sift the matcha to remove these clumps.

    This is also an important step when you prepare matcha at home. If you want to get our full guide on how to make matcha, you can read this article here.

    Add a pinch of salt

    This matcha popcorn is a sweet take on the movie theater classic, but if you want to add that classic salty finish, try sprinkling a touch of salt on your popcorn. This combination of sweet and salty is irresistable. 

    If you like this flavor combination, perhaps you'll want to learn more about which flavors work well with matcha. For that, we put together a complete guide on matcha flavor pairings

    Season the matcha popcorn while its warm

    The powder will stick better to warm popcorn, so if you want a more even coating, make sure to season the matcha popcorn as soon as its finished popping.

    This ensures that your green matcha popcorn has a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth finish.

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