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Healthy Cheesy Truffle Popcorn

Recipe by mahalodotcom on YouTubeAdded 2 November 2026.

5 minutes to prep. A light and flavorful snack of air‑popped popcorn tossed with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, sea salt, and a hint of black truffle oil. The result is a cheesy‑tasting, aromatic treat that's vegan, gluten‑free, and low in calories – perfect for movie nights or a quick healthy bite.

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Healthy Cheesy Truffle Popcorn by mahalodotcom, a frame from the YouTube video

Method

  1. Place the air‑popped popcorn in a large bowl.

  2. In a small bowl, combine the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and pink Himalayan sea salt.

  3. Drizzle a small amount of black truffle oil over the popcorn – a little goes a long way.

  4. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the popcorn and toss with your hands until every kernel is evenly coated.

  5. Enjoy the cheesy, truffle‑infused popcorn as a low‑calorie, vegan snack.

Tips while you cook

Combine dry seasonings first
Mix the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and pink Himalayan sea salt in a small bowl before adding to the popcorn.
Add oil before seasoning
Drizzle the black truffle oil over the popcorn before sprinkling the seasoning mixture, then toss until evenly coated.
Use truffle oil sparingly
A small amount of black truffle oil is sufficient.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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