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For those who are sensitive to, or are trying to avoid corn, you don't have to miss out on everyone's favorite movie theater snack! Made with rice cakes, this corn-free popcorn is just as crunchy, buttery and salty as the corn-based counterpart. Gluten-free, dairy-free, easily made vegan.
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Corn-Free Popcorn (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

For those who are sensitive to, or are trying to avoid corn, you don't have to miss out on everyone's favorite movie theater snack! Made with rice cakes, this corn-free popcorn is just as crunchy, buttery and salty as the corn-based counterpart. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 1 person

Ingredients

  • 3 plain rice cakes
  • 1 teaspoon butter, ghee or olive oil use olive oil for dairy-free or vegan
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste you may need less if your rice cakes are pre-salted and if you use salted butter

Instructions

  • Break up rice cakes into small, bite-size pieces and place in a bowl.
  • In a small microwave-safe dish, melt butter. Skip if using olive oil.
  • Drizzle butter, ghee or olive oil all over the rice, mixing as your pour.
  • Slowly sprinkle salt over the top, making sure to mix, so the salt coats evenly.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Facts (recipe makes one serving): 139 calories, 5 g total fat, 21 g total carbs, 0 g fiber (21 g net carbs), 3 g protein