# Salted Dark Chocolate Popcorn This Recipe Makes a Batch of Dark Chocolate Popcorn with Sea Salt By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-12-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-popcorn References: [cupofjo](http://cupofjo.com/2015/12/easy-dark-chocolate-popcorn-with-sea-salt/) This recipe for a homemade batch Dark Chocolate Popcorn with Sea Salt is easy to make and the perfect snack, whether tucking into a movie alone or as a playful addition to any table of desserts. Using upleveled ingredients such as rosemary sea salt and artisan chocolate, the delicious treat can even be packaged individually for a sweet holiday party favor as your guests leave. In order to make your own Dark Chocolate Popcorn with Sea Salt, you will need to acquire [popcorn kernels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belles-gourmet-popcorn), almonds, pumpkin seeds, two bars of [dark chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microbatch-chocolate-bars), [olive oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-virgin-olive-oil-sea-salt-popcorn), sea salt and a single sprig of rosemary. The delicious treat is filling yet not unreasonably unhealthy, making it the perfect snack to make a large batch of to keep on hand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Homemade Snacks:** Embracing the trend of homemade snacks can lead to innovative and health-conscious offerings like Dark Chocolate Popcorn with Sea Salt. - **Artisan Ingredients:** Incorporating artisan ingredients like rosemary sea salt and high-quality dark chocolate in snacks presents an opportunity for a premium and gourmet snacking experience. - **Individually Packaged Treats:** Catering to convenience and gifting, packaging homemade snacks like Dark Chocolate Popcorn with Sea Salt individually offers a unique and personalized touch. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage industry professionals can tap into the homemade snack trend and incorporate artisan ingredients for innovative snack offerings. - **Gift and Party Favor:** The gift and party favor industry can explore the potential of individually packaged homemade snacks like Dark Chocolate Popcorn with Sea Salt as unique and customizable party favors. - **Healthy Snack:** The healthy snack industry can leverage the trend of homemade snacks and promote offerings like Dark Chocolate Popcorn with Sea Salt as a nutritious and satisfying option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Brownie Popcorn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownie-popcorn.md) - [Bottled Popcorn Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kits.md) - [Chocolate-Coated Popcorn Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatecoated-popcorn.md) - [Chocolatey Popcorn Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kitchen-popcorn-kit-chocolate-treasure.md) - [Chocolatey Donut Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-chocolate-glazed-donut.md) - [Craft Cocktail Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eatable.md) - [Candy-Covered Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-popcorn.md) - [Festive Cake-Flavored Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-chocolate-cake-pop-popcorn.md) - [Winter-Inspired Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-marshmallow-popcorn.md)