# Opulent Popcorn Snacks Ordinary Popcorn Gets an Overhaul with Edible Gold Leaf Sprinkles By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-12-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-snack References: [honestlyyum](http://honestlyyum.com/8919/oscar-award-winning-popcorn/) & [honestlyyum](http://honestlyyum.com/browse/recipes/) With the addition of almonds, [chocolate chunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatecoated-popcorn), pretzels and edible gold leaf flakes, an ordinary theater treat suddenly becomes a gourmet popcorn snack. Created by the Honestly Yum blog in celebration of the Oscars, this snack blends savory and sweet. Rather than opting to make [quick-and-easy microwave popcorn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-butter-microwave-popcorn), this snack makes use of homemade stovetop popcorn. For a healthier twist, instead of using peanut oil or butter, Honestly Yum used ghee—a clarified butter that has been revered in India for hundreds of years as a powerful healer of wounds, free radical fighter and immune system booster. As well as bringing a ton of benefits to the body, the use of ghee also gives the popcorn a buttery taste without all of the grease. To top it all off, this recipe is rounded out by adding in some [indulgent movie theater snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavorful-party-snacks-imperials-snacking-popcorn-is-a-fun-snack-for-festiv) for extra crunch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Gourmet Popcorn Snacks:** The creation of more sophisticated flavors and ingredients for popcorn snacks that cater to more refined tastes. - **Healthy Alternatives for Movie Snacks:** The use of healthier ingredients like ghee, nuts, and dark chocolate in movie snacks. - **Luxurious Food Add-ons:** The use of edible gold leaf flakes and other high-end ingredients to elevate the luxury factor of snacks and dishes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Snack Industry:** There is a opportunity for snack companies to create more sophisticated and healthy snack options that cater to different markets. - **Gourmet Food Industry:** Gourmet food companies can tap into the trend of incorporating upscale ingredients to traditional snacks to create new products that cater to the high-end market. - **Luxury Food Industry:** The luxury food industry can expand into adding edible gold leaf flakes and other high-end ingredients in more dishes to cater to a more sophisticated clientele. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sparkling Kettle Corn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-salty-kettle-corn.md) - [Artisanal Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pops-praiseworthy-popcorn.md) - [Gourmet Kettle Corn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belles-gourmet-popcorn.md) - [Collaborative Olive Oil Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-virgin-olive-oil-sea-salt-popcorn.md) - [Pre-Seasoned Holiday Popcorn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavor-wrapped-popcorn.md) - [Asian-Inspired Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tochi.md) - [Candy-Packed Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prospector-popcorn-superstar-crunch.md) - [Meal-Inspired Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-line.md) - [Chocolate Mint Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-mint-popcorn.md)