This Dairy Free Salted Caramel Corn is a healthier version of a smash-up between caramel corn and kettle corn. This tasty snack is not too sweet and just a little bit salty, without dairy, gluten, or corn syrupVegan, Gluten Free; Free of: soy, dairy, eggs, cane sugar, nuts
Place 1/4 cup popcorn kernels in a brown paper lunch bag. Roll the top down a couple times to close the bag and microwave on high power for 1 minute 20 seconds, until the majority of the kernels are popped but not burned. Remove the popped corn, and return any un-popped kernels to the microwave for 1 minute to pop the rest. If you don't want to use the microwave, you can pop the corn using your favorite method (machine popper, stove, etc.).
In a small bowl or cup, microwave the maple syrup and SunButter for about 30 seconds to soften. Add in the vanilla and stir well.
Place the popped corn in a large bowl, and drizzle the maple syrup mixture over the popcorn. Toss to coat evenly (or you can cover the bowl and shake to coat). Sprinkle in the salt to taste, and toss again.
Spread the popcorn on a cookie sheet and bake for about 5 minutes or until the "caramel" corn is lightly crisp. Enjoy!