My list of favourite foods is a long one, but popcorn is definitely at the top. Buttered, coated in caramel, or seasoned with my favourite chip flavour, I don’t discriminate against these tasty kernels. So, imagine my delight when I discovered that today was National Popcorn Day!

In my journey to live a healthier life, I have learned to make my own fancy flavours at home instead of reaching for the processed stuff. One of my go-to recipes comes from a fabulous site called kitchn, and is super easy to make. I will definitely be making a bowl when I get home tonight, and join in on the nation wide celebration. Here’s how you can enjoy my favourite flavour, too:

Chili Cheese Popcorn
Melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter in a sauce pan. In a separate bowl, mix together 1/2 cup nutritional yeast*, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt (I love my pink Himalayan salt). Pour mixture over popcorn and enjoy.

*If you are thinking “What the hell is nutritional yeast?” you’re not alone. When I first started trying out vegan recipes, it was in EVERYTHING. I was weary to try it out, but now I love it. It’s a great dairy-free alternative to cheese powder. And if you want this recipe to be completely vegan friendly, sub the butter for margarine or your choice of dairy-free butter product.

What’s your favourite flavour? Be sure to let me know in the comments!

Recipe and image credit: kitchn