# Popcorn-Based Breakfast Cereals This Popcorn Granola is a Sweet and Salty Way to Start the Day By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-11-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-granola References: [food52](http://food52.com/blog/14753-why-how-you-should-be-eating-popcorn-for-breakfast) & [food52](http://food52.com/recipes/39255-popcorn-granola) The 'Food52' blog published a tutorial for making popcorn granola, which can be used as a substitute for cereal. While most people enjoy eating popcorn, the dish is usually reserved for a late-night snack. This recipe provides a tasty way to enjoy popcorn each and every morning. The tutorial involves making a crunchy granola that is infused with popcorn kernels. The recipe instructs users to whip up a batch of basic granola out of oats, almonds and sunflower seeds. Popcorn is then added to the granola to provide a hint of salt. However, the popcorn kernels are coated in sugar beforehand to ensure that they do not go soggy when they come in contact with milk. The result is a crunchy treat that can be enjoyed with milk or sprinkled over yogurt. The popcorn granola provides a delicious way to ditch store-bought cereals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Popcorn Granola:** Creating popcorn-infused granola provides a unique twist to traditional breakfast options. - **Homemade Breakfast Cereal:** Making breakfast cereals from scratch allows for personalized and healthier options. - **Sweet and Salty Flavor Combinations:** Combining sweet and salty flavors in breakfast dishes offers a delightful taste experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Packaging:** Innovative packaging solutions can be developed to ensure the popcorn granola maintains its crunchiness when exposed to milk. - **Health and Wellness:** The popcorn granola trend aligns with the growing demand for healthier breakfast alternatives. - **Snack Foods:** Snack food brands can tap into the sweet and salty trend by introducing popcorn-based breakfast cereals as a new product category. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Popcorn Flour Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-flour.md) - [DIY Snacking Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-popping-kernels.md) - [Blueberry Muffin Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-muffin-popcorn.md) - [Chromatic Cereal Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trix-popcorn.md) - [Corn-Free Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corn-free-popcorn.md) - [Meal-Inspired Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-line.md) - [Cinnamon Bun-Flavored Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnabon-drizzled-kettle-corn.md) - [Protein-Heavy Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-protein-popcorn.md) - [Popcorn-Flavored Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffe-latte-popcorn.md)