Whether you prefer sweet, savory, or a mix of both, popcorn is a munch MVP when it comes to snack time. And while most of us enjoy it as is & straight from the bag, we thought we’d spice up your snack routine with a few of our favorite unconventional ways to enjoy popcorn. Ready for some creative and crave-worthy popcorn-centric creations? Let’s get poppin’!
Unique Ways to Eat Popcorn
Pop-nola Bars
As another snack time classic, granola bars are a tried and true favorite for those looking for a convenient way to crush cravings on the go. If you haven’t tried making granola bars at home, here is a fun and tasty way to give it a try! Simply mix ½ cup honey, agave, or maple syrup and ⅔ cup of your favorite nut butter (melted and mixed together) with 1 cup of your favorite Safe+Fair granola and 3 cups of whichever flavor of Safe+Fair popcorn is calling to you. Press the combined mixture into a lined baking pan to let set and once cooled, cut, serve, & enjoy!
Safe+Fair Favorite Combos:
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Granola+Dark Chocolaty Drizzled Popcorn
- Strawberry Shortcake Granola+Strawberry Shortcake Drizzled Popcorn
- Full Stack Granola+Binge Watching Buttery Seasoned Popcorn
- Birthday Cake Granola+Birthday Cake Drizzled Popcorn
- Banana Bread Granola+Dark Chocolaty Drizzled Popcorn or Strawberry Shortcake Drizzled Popcorn
Poppin’ Toppin’ for Soups & Salads
Swap croutons or crackers with seasoned popcorn for a delicious new way to take your soups and salads to the next level.
Safe+Fair Favorite Combos:
- Tortilla Soup+Kick’n Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt Seasoned Popcorn
- Caesar Salad+Binge Watching Buttery Seasoned Popcorn
- Tomato Soup+ Everything Bagel Seasoned Popcorn
- Strawberry, Feta, & Spinach Salad+Strawberry Shortcake Drizzled Popcorn+All American Granola
Swap for Breading
What better way to elevate staple dishes like popcorn chicken, shrimp, and fish fingers than with actual popcorn! Next time you whip up one of these classics, swap traditional bread crumbs for crushed popcorn for a fun twist on your family's favorite meals.
Safe+Fair Favorite Combos:
- Chicken tenders breaded with Dill Pickle Seasoned Popcorn
- Popcorn shrimp breaded with Kick’n Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt Seasoned Popcorn
- Fish fingers breaded with Sea Salt Seasoned Popcorn
A Twist on Trail Mix
Are you guilty of picking out the best parts of the trail mix only to end up with a boring combination of the less-delicious leftover items (we’re looking at you, peanuts and raisins…)? If this sounds familiar, it’s time to try making your own trail mix combo, tailored specifically to your taste preferences. Nuts, dried fruits, chocolate chips, cereal—the possibilities are endless!Â
Take your mix to the next level with the addition of popcorn to add a fun twist to standard trail mix. Whether you’re craving sweet, savory, or a mix of both, popcorn is a healthy and versatile addition that adds a spin to the snack time staple.
Safe+Fair Favorite Combos:
- Dark Chocolate Chips+ Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Granola+Dark Chocolaty Drizzled Popcorn+Roasted Walnuts+Dried Cherries
- Everything Bagel Seasoned Popcorn+Roasted Cashews+Bagel Chips+Pretzel Twists+Corn & Rice Chex Cereal
- Honey Roasted Pecans+White Chocolate Chips+Honeycrisp Apple Pie Drizzled Popcorn+Honeycrisp Apple Pie Granola+Dried Apple Rings
- Dill Pickle Seasoned Popcorn+Mixed Roasted Nuts+Peanut Butter Pretzels+Banana Chips (we call this, the Elvis Mix)
Kick Up Your Cookie Game
If you love a sweet and salty treat, this one's for you! Mix 2 cups of whichever Safe+Fair Popcorn you’d like with your favorite chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, or butterscotch chip cookie dough and you’ve got yourself a winning dessert your friends and family will request again and again.
Safe+Fair Favorite Combos:
- Butterscotch Chip Cookie Dough+Binge Watching Buttery Seasoned Popcorn
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough+Dark Chocolaty Drizzled Popcorn
- Peanut Butter Cookie Dough+Pumpkin Pie Drizzled Popcorn
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough+Sea Salt Seasoned Popcorn
Whether you decide to switch it up with one of these unconventional and unique recipe ideas or you stick with the tried and true straight-from-the-bag method, there truly is no wrong way to enjoy popcorn.
