Bowl of popcorn coated in golden nutritional yeast and spices.

Craving cheesy popcorn without the guilt? This Weight Watchers–friendly snack uses nutritional yeast for a rich, cheesy flavor with zero points!

🍿 Cheesy Nutritional Yeast Popcorn

Serving Size: ~4 cups | Prep Time: 3 min | Cook Time: 5 min


🛒 Ingredients

  • 🍿 1/4 cup popcorn kernels (air-popped)
  • 🧂 1–2 tbsp nutritional yeast (Bragg or similar)
  • 🧈 5–10 sprays “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter” (optional, helps seasoning stick)
  • 🌶️ Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or garlic powder

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Pop your kernels in an air popper and place in a large mixing bowl or container.
  2. Spray lightly with butter spray if using (this helps the nutritional yeast stick).
  3. Sprinkle nutritional yeast evenly over popcorn.
  4. Optionally add paprika or garlic powder for extra savory flavor.
  5. Shake or stir well until evenly coated. Enjoy immediately!

⚖️ WW Points

Points: 0


🌟 Zero point • Cheesy flavor • Vegan & WW-friendly • Quick snack

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