You’ll Love This Matcha Popcorn Very Matcha

Whether you’re a matcha fan or just like being experimental with popcorn, you have to try this matcha popcorn recipe! Matcha’s earthy, slightly bitter notes find the perfect foil in the creamy sweetness of white chocolate — leaving you with a new guilty pleasure.

All you need to bring this white chocolate matcha popcorn to life? Your Popper, high-quality matcha powder, and a few basic ingredients.

Now let’s get popping:

Matcha Popcorn Ingredients

• ½ cup popcorn kernels

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

• 12 oz white chocolate chips

• 2-3 tablespoons matcha powder (adjust to taste)

• ¼ teaspoon salt

Matcha Popcorn Directions

Step 1: Preheat

Set your stove to medium heat and allow the Popper to preheat for 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 2: Pour Oil and Kernels

Pour oil into the pot and toss 3 kernels. Once the first kernel pops, add the remaining and cover the Popsmith.

Step 3: Turn

Turn the Popper’s crank clockwise as the kernels pop to prevent burning. You don’t have to do this the whole time. A few cranks every couple of seconds will do the trick.

Step 4: Remove

When popping slows down to 1 to 2 seconds between pops, remove the Popsmith from the heat and take off the lid.

Step 5: Make Matcha Popcorn Coating

Melt white chocolate in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring in between each. Then mix in the matcha powder, add salt, and stir until smooth. 

Step 6: Combine

Pour the matcha chocolate mixture over the popcorn, cover the pot, and give it a good toss to coat evenly. 

Step 7: Serve

Wait for the matcha popcorn to set, break it into clumps, pour it into a huge bowl, and enjoy!

More White Chocolate Matcha Popcorn Tips 

• Matcha can be overpowering so you might want to start with less powder if you prefer something not super bitter.   

• Get creative with your mix-ins. Coconut flakes add sweetness, crushed pistachios bring nuttiness, and Japanese rice crackers provide extra crunch. 

• Having trouble melting the white chocolate? Mix it with a little coconut oil. This helps thin out the chocolate, making it smoother and easier to work with.

• You can enjoy this matcha popcorn any time of the year, but it’s especially great for the holidays! The green makes it super festive. Package some in tins or mason jars for a homemade gift that's both beautiful and delicious — perfect for any matcha or popcorn lover on your list. 

• On the off chance you have leftover popcorn, stash it in an airtight container and consume it within 5 days.

A Matcha Made in Heaven

Matcha popcorn might be one of the more unusual popcorn flavors out there, but once you try it you’ll understand why we’re so hooked on it. Try making a batch at your next movie night. We bet it will be a hit in your household!

Looking for more popcorn recipes? We have all kinds of inspiration for you in the blog! Check it out and learn how to make the most out of your Popper.