Melissa d'Arabian's Peanut Butter Popcorn Gets Flavor from Peanut Powder
Laura McQuarrie — April 8, 2015 — Lifestyle
References: observer-reporter
Many recipes for peanut butter popcorn are such a treat because they end up being coated in hardened globs of fat and sugar, but this alternative recipe from Melissa d'Arabian suggests a lighter alternative that's just as flavorful.
As bizarre as powdered peanut butter sounds, it is created by removing all of the fat and moisture from nut butter. It has a texture similar to fine cocoa powder and adds a distinctive nutty flavor to smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal, cookie dough and sprinkled over desserts as a topping.
In addition to peanut butter powder, d'Arabian's Salty-Sweet Peanut-Honey Popcorn recipe is prepared with healthy coconut oil, honey and salt that's been heated and spread over popped popcorn kernels. Rather than opting for a sugary packet of popcorn from the store, this DIY popcorn recipe is a healthier snack that doesn't skimp on flavor.
As bizarre as powdered peanut butter sounds, it is created by removing all of the fat and moisture from nut butter. It has a texture similar to fine cocoa powder and adds a distinctive nutty flavor to smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal, cookie dough and sprinkled over desserts as a topping.
In addition to peanut butter powder, d'Arabian's Salty-Sweet Peanut-Honey Popcorn recipe is prepared with healthy coconut oil, honey and salt that's been heated and spread over popped popcorn kernels. Rather than opting for a sugary packet of popcorn from the store, this DIY popcorn recipe is a healthier snack that doesn't skimp on flavor.
Trend Themes
1. Powdered Nut Butters - The trend of using powdered nut butters as a healthier alternative to traditional nut butters creates opportunities for the health food industry to innovate and incorporate this ingredient in a variety of products.
2. DIY Snack Recipes - The growing trend of making DIY snack recipes with healthier ingredients offers a disruptive opportunity for the food industry to develop and market new products to health-conscious consumers.
3. Alternative Popcorn Flavors - The trend of experimenting with different flavors and seasonings for popcorn presents an opportunity for the snack industry to innovate and expand their product offerings.
Industry Implications
1. Health Food - The health food industry can capitalize on the trend of using powdered nut butters and create new product lines with healthier, low-fat options.
2. Food Manufacturing - The food industry can focus on the trend of DIY snack recipes by developing new products catered towards health-conscious consumers looking for quick and easy snacking options.
3. Snack Food - The snack industry can explore new flavor profiles and incorporate unique ingredients, such as powdered nut butters, to create innovative and healthier snack options for consumers.
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