Popcorn?

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  • shadowfax_c11
    shadowfax_c11 Posts: 1,942 Member
    I pop my own and add seasonings. My current favorites are Cajun seasoning and Olivio spray butter or a half tablespoon of melted real butter with a teaspoon of brown sugar and some cinnamon mixed in. I usually pop 3 tablespoons of kernels to get about 5 cups of popcorn.
  • BWBTrish
    BWBTrish Posts: 2,817 Member
    shadowfax_c11 wrote: »
    I pop my own and add seasonings. My current favorites are Cajun seasoning and Olivio spray butter or a half tablespoon of melted real butter with a teaspoon of brown sugar and some cinnamon mixed in. I usually pop 3 tablespoons of kernels to get about 5 cups of popcorn.

    I do to :) have all the kind of taste from kernel seasoning and make some myself
    and i have the butter stprays too...but there is one butter spray called Winona...and that one is goooooood very taste full.

  • TheMicheleLea
    TheMicheleLea Posts: 5 Member
    A snack size bag of Skinny Girl popcorn is like 24 calories. I eat them every once and awhile. It's not awesome, but good enough when you're hungry and don't have many calories left.
  • mom2wessarah
    mom2wessarah Posts: 72 Member
    I love popcorn too! However, I don't do microwave. I pop it myself on the stove. It's quite easy and so much more crunchy! It's much cheaper that way too! Plus, no chemicals or preservatives.

    Tastes... fresher than anything in a bag. I do try to control the amount of oil I use. I salt the oil, instead of salting after it's popped. I don't use butter because I find popped in oil is enough.
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    I bought an air popper and buy the kernels from the grocery store. 4 cups of popped corn that way = 120 cals. FOUR CUPS. Melt a tbsp of olive oil margarine = 120 cal and add a little shaker seasoning (~ 12cals)

    this lasts me two days... sometimes more.

    And way better for you in terms of the crap they put in the microwave stuff... plus it's fluffier and light and fun to watch. :smiley:
  • Roxiegirl2008
    Roxiegirl2008 Posts: 756 Member
    So I cannot be trusted with a whole bag of popcorn so I get the 100 calorie bags and just eat one of those so I am forced into serving size.
  • BWBTrish
    BWBTrish Posts: 2,817 Member
    edited May 2015
    will post later on my bowl of popcorn....and remember i am not ashamed at all to eat that all on my own :p lol
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »
    will post later on my bowl of popcorn....and remember i am not ashamed at all to eat that all on my own :p lol

    I just finished off a huge bag of my own, after a serving of ice cream and a serving of frozen yogurt.
  • BWBTrish
    BWBTrish Posts: 2,817 Member
    yummieeeeeeee well i have some fruit and almonds ready to go too also. Maybe i should swap the almonds for some yogurt...hmmm? thinking.....your fault...now i have to decide.
    what to do?


    what to do?.......................
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »
    yummieeeeeeee well i have some fruit and almonds ready to go too also. Maybe i should swap the almonds for some yogurt...hmmm? thinking.....your fault...now i have to decide.
    what to do?


    what to do?.......................

    haha almonds are fun but they are so little for so many calories. I mixed my yogurt/frozen yogurt with pb2 and cocoa powder...mmm
  • BWBTrish
    BWBTrish Posts: 2,817 Member
    arditarose wrote: »
    TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »
    yummieeeeeeee well i have some fruit and almonds ready to go too also. Maybe i should swap the almonds for some yogurt...hmmm? thinking.....your fault...now i have to decide.
    what to do?


    what to do?.......................

    haha almonds are fun but they are so little for so many calories. I mixed my yogurt/frozen yogurt with pb2 and cocoa powder...mmm

    yeah yeah make it even worse

    Now PB is on my mind and chocolate too....sighs

    YOUR EVILLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

  • atypicalsmith
    atypicalsmith Posts: 2,742 Member
    I have a very lightweight pot with a tight lid and pop my Orville Redenbacher popcorn in it with no oil. You have to shake it the whole time to keep it from burning. I add no salt, butter, or flavorings and love it. Plus it probably uses up at least 20 - 25 calories to make it :wink:
  • thereshegoesagain
    thereshegoesagain Posts: 1,056 Member
    I air pop mine and season it with Truffle Salt. Heaven!
  • saeku
    saeku Posts: 11 Member
    Here's my recipe for microwave popcorn that I used to make when I was a lazy vegan.
    Popcorn kernels into a brown paper lunch bag, fold it on top, tape the bag, and microwave it. When it's all popped, spritz the inside of the bag with vinegar from a spray bottle, then add salt (and maybe herbs or whatever), then shake it.
    It's lower-cal than normal microwave popcorn. But most importantly, it doesn't make your fingers smell bad once you've eaten it!
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Nothing wrong with popcorn.
  • SophiaSerrao
    SophiaSerrao Posts: 234 Member
    Today I bought all the ingredients to make that kettle corn ordeal. Well, just the unpopped pop corn really, since I had olive oil, sugar and salt. Got my pot (the utensil). I'm good to go! I have high expectations haha. I'm attracted to it being sweet and salty... and eating a bowl's worth. What to drink with this? I'm thinking diet coke and ice. Cheers!
  • lindawlas
    lindawlas Posts: 42 Member
    I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ popcorn! I don't bother with the pre-made, microwave bags, I pop my own. In a paper bag, put 1/3 cup of kernels. Close the bag by folding it over 2 or 3 times. I put my microwave on for 3 min but never leave it that long ... After 2 min. I listen to the popping and stop it when the popping has slowed down. (Usually with my microwave it is at about 2:15 ish). Take it out sooner than later as if you leave it too long it will burn. This way you can control the amount of salt and butter you put on it!
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    ivylaurenolsen wrote: »
    So, I am a huuuge sucker for microwave kettle corn. Today at the store I looked at the box, and one serving of it says it only has 30 calories in it. I am just a little bit shocked. I know it isn't a carrot and isn't healthy, but 30 calories really? Does anyone else snack on this?

    How many grams per serving? Orville Redenbaucher's kettle popcorn has 100 calories for 28 grams unpopped.

    Are you sure it didn't say 130? that sounds more reasonable.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    emilybeaver wrote: »
    I'm obsessed with popcorn....I grew up on "skillet popcorn" my dad would put oil in a skillet on the stove and pop the kernels...yum!

    In that case, if you don't have one, you've got to get a Whirley Pop. They make the best old fashioned popcorn!

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  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    bhawk102 wrote: »
    Avoid movie theater popcorn. I work at a theater. The kernels are okay, but the "buttery topping"...I have no idea what it is

    I used to love theater popcorn, but as of late I've noticed it leaves a weird aftertaste in my mouth. For that reason, I (please don't tell one me!) sneak in my own popcorn. :)
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »
    i eat every night 2.5 serving of air popped orville redenbachers popcorn....a hugeeeee bowl lol
    yummieee (ahum 300 calories but so worth it)

    Orville R.'s kernals always make HUGE popcorn! I don't have it every night for a snack, but I do like it a lot!
  • bbontheb
    bbontheb Posts: 718 Member
    I pop my own. Jolly time brand is about 40g for 160 calories which is about 10 cups maybe? Then I melt butter for it. It's a bigger splurge snack. Anyone know how to make home made kettle corn topping or another kind?
  • humblemonkey
    humblemonkey Posts: 576 Member
    i used to buy microwave popcorn all the time. we still keep it on hand for if the sitter's over or something... but once you try maing your own popcorn on the stove you will NEVER GO BACK. it is so light, airy, and delicious. I put a tablespoon of coconut oil in the pot and heat it, toss a couple kernels in to tell when its hot enough then add 1/4 cup of kernels. Most of the time the coconut oil sweetens it up just enough, occasionally we add a touch of sea salt. Either way YUMMMMMMM-OHHHH
  • BWBTrish
    BWBTrish Posts: 2,817 Member
    popcorn time yummieee

    2.5 serving air popped popcorn (100 gram)
    Makes this huge bow of delicious popcorn for 300 calories

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  • kklapaska
    kklapaska Posts: 1 Member
    Skinny Pop Black Pepper popcorn is amaaaazing!

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