healthy popcorn

ashquin
ashquin Posts: 248 Member
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does anyone have a healthy alternative to popping popcorn on the stove with out all the oil?
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  • purpadillo
    purpadillo Posts: 45 Member
    I asked for a Presto microwave popper for Christmas. It's under $20 and you have the option of with or without oil. I've only used it a couple of times without oil and the popcorn has been great (I do add a bit of spray butter on it to get a bit of salt to stick).
  • lamurphy37
    lamurphy37 Posts: 6
    I eat the weight watchers popcorn. It has only 110 calories. :smile:
  • VennesaZ
    VennesaZ Posts: 2 Member
    I pop it in the air popper. Pour it in a paper bag and drizzle with melted coconut oil, add a little salt and some nutritional yeast. Close the bag and shake it up. Works in a bowl too, but not as well.
  • ChrisC_77
    ChrisC_77 Posts: 271 Member
    I eat the weight watchers popcorn. It has only 110 calories. :smile:

    2 cups of plain popcorn popped in oil has about 30. Most of the oil resides in the pan. A very low percentage is transferred to the popped kernel
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    I put my popcorn kernels in a brown paper bag... those lunch bag types.... then microwave for 3 to 5 minutes. I usually set my microwave for 5 minutes and take it out when I don't hear anymore popping going on. NO oil needed.

    Usually 1/4 cup of kernels is enough.
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    For air-popped popcorn, you get 31 calories per cup. If you pop a 1/4 cup of kernels you would get around 8 cups popped which would be 248 calories.

    http://www.fitday.com/webfit/nutrition/All_Foods/Snacks_and_Sweets/Popcorn_air_popped_no_butter_or_no_oil_added.html
  • ashquin
    ashquin Posts: 248 Member
    good to know. i feel like the oil it pops in kills it

    I eat the weight watchers popcorn. It has only 110 calories. :smile:

    2 cups of plain popcorn popped in oil has about 30. Most of the oil resides in the pan. A very low percentage is transferred to the popped kernel
  • bearwith
    bearwith Posts: 525 Member
    Corn is quite fattening, they use it on farms to fatten chicks. You are better snacking on frozen berries or making yourself a low fat low cal savoury snack.
  • ckkres
    ckkres Posts: 2
    I do the same and spray some margarine on it and add small amt cheese sprinkling
  • BaileyP3
    BaileyP3 Posts: 151 Member
    I use an air popper then add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil...yummy treat w/a healthy oil :-))
  • bonita071
    bonita071 Posts: 42 Member
    wise white cheddar popcorn
  • ashquin
    ashquin Posts: 248 Member
    1 cup of oil popped pop corn is only 55 calories. so unless your eating a ridiculous amount of it, its actually a fairly healthy snack. if tons of butter and salt is not added

    Corn is quite fattening, they use it on farms to fatten chicks. You are better snacking on frozen berries or making yourself a low fat low cal savoury snack.
  • firemanfive0
    firemanfive0 Posts: 228 Member
    Corn is quite fattening, they use it on farms to fatten chicks. You are better snacking on frozen berries or making yourself a low fat low cal savoury snack.

    where as this is true...we are not chickens and popcorn is a 'low fat low cal savory snack"...
  • ashquin
    ashquin Posts: 248 Member
    I love the air popper. i had one and it broke. i had a bag of kernels in the pantry. thats why i was inquiring about stove popping. :)


    I use an air popper then add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil...yummy treat w/a healthy oil :-))
  • ashquin
    ashquin Posts: 248 Member
    yup.

    Corn is quite fattening, they use it on farms to fatten chicks. You are better snacking on frozen berries or making yourself a low fat low cal savoury snack.

    where as this is true...we are not chickens and popcorn is a 'low fat low cal savory snack"...
  • bdenitto
    bdenitto Posts: 210 Member
    I use my air popper. I use a popping corn that is 120 calories for 3 tablespoons. I get about 4 cups of popped corn from that. I use a little olive oil mist and a little salt. Great source of fiber and I find it to be a filling snack.
  • jha1223
    jha1223 Posts: 141 Member
    I use the paper bag microwave method too. One TB of olive oil, 1/4 cup kernels and a few shakes of Mrs Dash Southwest Chipotle seasoning. Amazing popcorn and most of the oil stays in the paper bag.
  • BaileyP3
    BaileyP3 Posts: 151 Member
    I use the paper bag microwave method too. One TB of olive oil, 1/4 cup kernels and a few shakes of Mrs Dash Southwest Chipotle seasoning. Amazing popcorn and most of the oil stays in the paper bag.

    I haven't Southwestern Chipotle...must look for that coz sounds yummy!
  • rockymtnlove
    rockymtnlove Posts: 215
    just pop on the stove in coconut oil or smart balance. I can eat 4 cups for 300 cals
  • nogoldilocs
    nogoldilocs Posts: 87 Member
    Ditto to putting plain kernels in a brown paper lunch bag and popping in the microwave. I didn't even know you could do that until I read it somewhere here on mfp. It totally works and no oil or special hot air popper is needed.
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    An air popper.

    I once tried to pop it on the stove in a pot WITHOUT the oil and it was an epic failure, unless you like burned popcorn that only half pops!
  • stonel94
    stonel94 Posts: 550 Member
    All popcorn that's not like butterfilled is pretty healthy. Smartpop makes smaller bags at 100 calories each, I really like newmans own tender white, it's not oily at all and not bad for you, the only hard part is not eating the whole bag! but it does fill you up.

    Also, already popped popcorn brands can be good, one called Skinny pop in particular.
  • CaPurcell
    CaPurcell Posts: 1 Member
    HOT AIR POPPER! Hadn't used one in so long but it's awesome. You can spray it with Vegatable Spray and lightly apply any salt or cheese that you want (or NOT).
  • algebravoodoo
    algebravoodoo Posts: 776 Member
    I put my popcorn kernels in a brown paper bag... those lunch bag types.... then microwave for 3 to 5 minutes. I usually set my microwave for 5 minutes and take it out when I don't hear anymore popping going on. NO oil needed.

    Usually 1/4 cup of kernels is enough.

    I've done this as well. I do stir the kernels in a tiny bit of oil, say 1/2 tsp if I am going to add sea salt, but no oil is necessary.
  • Skeebee
    Skeebee Posts: 740 Member
    My latest thing. 1/4 cup Airpopped with 1/2 tablespoon "I can't believe it's not butter" and 2 grams of popcorn seasoning (like, Parmesan cheese, or white cheddar). Toss in a bowl and shake. ENJOY!! :-D
  • ktsmom430
    ktsmom430 Posts: 1,100 Member
    I use a hot air popper too. It is a low calorie, high fiber snack. Especially if you eat it plain.
    I sometimes use a micro planer and grate some parmesan cheese over it. It adds calories, but not that many.
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    Ditto to putting plain kernels in a brown paper lunch bag and popping in the microwave. I didn't even know you could do that until I read it somewhere here on mfp. It totally works and no oil or special hot air popper is needed.

    Really want to try this, but I have no idea where to find the right bags in the Uk.
  • ChrisC_77
    ChrisC_77 Posts: 271 Member
    good to know. i feel like the oil it pops in kills it

    I eat the weight watchers popcorn. It has only 110 calories. :smile:

    2 cups of plain popcorn popped in oil has about 30. Most of the oil resides in the pan. A very low percentage is transferred to the popped kernel

    Besides, I use coconut oil for popping popcorn. It has a good flavor and it si a healthy oil.
  • R_Bedard
    R_Bedard Posts: 94 Member
    Microwave Smartpop by Orville Redenbacher. It is 94% fat free and tasty!

    7popped cups (40g) has
    130 calories
    2g of fat.
    130mg of sodium
    4g of Fibre
  • ashquin
    ashquin Posts: 248 Member
    i love the popcorn seasonings

    My latest thing. 1/4 cup Airpopped with 1/2 tablespoon "I can't believe it's not butter" and 2 grams of popcorn seasoning (like, Parmesan cheese, or white cheddar). Toss in a bowl and shake. ENJOY!! :-D

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