Butter

laura617

alright I don't eat a lot of butter because it's so high in calories. I however love popcorn, it's like a serious craving for me. I use an air popper when I have it as a snack and usually have it dry but I feel less satisfied since I have cut the butter.

Are there healthier flavoring options for my popcorn that still taste like butter?

brynnsmom

Maybe try butter spray? I couldn't live without it. Zero calories according to the packaging.

SherryTeach

I use spray butter on air-popped popcorn. In fact, I think I may go make some now.

jgnatca

The best suggestion I've seen here is to get one of those oil spritzers and spray it on. I'd say you might experiment with a light oil and garlic/salt.

Or experiment ways to add the butter that dramatically reduces it's volume. Like melting the butter (like a teaspoon) and spreading a thin coating to the bowl before you pop the popcorn. Toss well.

I've tried the powdered concoctions but without the oil, they don't stick. I don't find them satisfying at all.

Or get the white cheddar popcorn. Still more calories than air popped, but.

laura617

I love cheddar popcorn but I usually share my snack with kids who like it plain and simple. I will be picking up some of the spray and giving that a try, thanks for the replies!

ForeverSunshine09

My husband uses I can't believe its not butter spray. 0 cals

Kalikel

Butter spray. Even a water mist. Anything that dampens the popcorn to make the salt stick will do the trick.

ccourcha

Butter seasoning or spray. Seasoning prolly better

livingleanlivingclean

What's unhealthy about butter?

blankiefinder

I would use the same proportion of butter to popcorn, but cut the portion size. That's just my personal preference though.

crystalewhite

I use ghee, or I clarify my own butter. You can have twice as much this way!

Need2Exerc1se

ForeverSunshine09 wrote: »

My husband uses I can't believe its not butter spray. 0 cals

0 calories per spray (by legal definition). That does not mean that there are no calories in the spray.

ForeverSunshine09

Yeah he calculated it out that like 20 sprays was still very low in cals.

JoRocka

livingleanlivingclean wrote: »

What's unhealthy about butter?

nothing- but if you eat a lot of popcorn- 2-4 tablespoons of pure fat adds up pretty quickly- at 120 calories a pop- you're upwards of 500 calories if you're not careful.

0 calories per spray (by legal definition). That does not mean that there are no calories in the spray.

correct- but still significantly less than carving off a guestimated tablespoon of butter.

melimomTARDIS

we use that butter spray by parkay. I cant believe its not butter makes one as well. I like spending my fat allowance in other places.

janiep81

I like nutritional yeast on popcorn. Weird name, but yummy taste - kind of nutty and cheesy. Vegans use nutritional yeast for the creamy taste and because it has B vitamins that are hard for them to get. Its a powder, so you may still need some kind of spray of oil to make it stick. It still has calories, but I think its worth it.

BabyPhat90713

brynnsmom wrote: »

Maybe try butter spray? I couldn't live without it. Zero calories according to the packaging.

I found out from one of Julian Michaels books that it is almost 1 calorie per spray so as long as you don't go crazy with the spray butter it is a better option for flavoring food

Jonesie86

Olive oil and coconut oils are good. I've researched a vast amount on the spray/imitation butters. I don't buy them for a reason. If it's healthy fats like above, go for the real deal.

Queenmunchy

I grew up with "I can't believe it's not butter" and didn't really have butter until I was around 30. Love butter!!