healthy popcorn

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  • aprilslusher
    aprilslusher Posts: 127 Member
    I use an air popper. After the popcorn is popped, I spray it with Pam and then add Kernel Seasons White Cheddar seasoning.
    Sometimes I just eat it plain too. :smile:
  • donnamfreitagross
    donnamfreitagross Posts: 48
    I pop about 1/4 of a cup in a brown paper bag, press the popcorn button or approx, 2min on high
  • RawTriGal
    RawTriGal Posts: 190 Member
    I use my hot air popper, spritz with olive oil and add nutritional yeast and sweet smoky paprika. Thanks for the suggestion of putting in a bag and shaking... great idea!

    I also didn't know about popping in a paper bag... will have to try. For those who do the paper bag method and add coconut oil and seasonings, how do you do it?

    thanks!
  • lady_jessi
    lady_jessi Posts: 77 Member
    I pop loose kernels in a brown paper lunch bag. Fold over the bag a couple times microwave for 2 minutes or so. Viola! Add oil or not. Personally, I add a couple TBSP of butter to mine and bit of sea salt.
  • saramatty
    saramatty Posts: 7 Member
    I use one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-60120-Microwaver-Popcorn/dp/B00004W4UP/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1358101847&sr=1-5

    It pops about 1/8 cup of kernels in the microwave, and honestly it pops better without the oil. I find one batch to be about perfect as a snack for one or two people and my favorite topping is a blend I make with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt and sesame seeds all ground together into a powder. It's even better with a bit of olive oil, but great without it too.
  • verdancyhime
    verdancyhime Posts: 237 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

    My boyfriend's grandparents recently threw out an air popper from the 1970s. It's awesomely easy to use but really loud. Check rummage sales if you want one.
  • grahlong
    grahlong Posts: 1
    Try Graze - they have a range of healthy calorie controlled snacks - including Healthy Popcorn - just had their Twist of Black Pepper Popcorn.

    For more details check out - http://www.graze.com/uk/ - they deliver by mail (one or two boxes per week) at a reasonable rate. Good range of snacks all calorie counted .:smile:
  • DancingEllie
    DancingEllie Posts: 4 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).

    I have one and love it!
  • KetoMomRN
    KetoMomRN Posts: 72 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 feel silly asking, but how exactly do you keep the bag closed? Do you just fold it over and voila?
  • cherbapp
    cherbapp Posts: 322
    Lots of good ideas...here's my favorite popcorn trick...

    Squeeze LIME JUICE all over it and salt it. I love the soaking with butter texture with no calories and tons of flavor!

    I use the 100 cal smart pop bags just cuz I'm lazy and don't want to measure. :)
  • Shanrayfair
    Shanrayfair Posts: 9
    Do all of your kernals pop? I find only about half are poping for me... not sure why.
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Do all of your kernals pop? I find only about half are poping for me... not sure why.

    You probably aren't letting them cook long enough or the kernals are old.
  • richh963
    richh963 Posts: 78 Member
    are you sure thats not for 2 servings
  • hcgman2
    hcgman2 Posts: 1 Member
    Healthy Popcorn

    Put a layer of popcorn in a brown sandwhich bag. Fold about 1/4 inch from the top and put 2 staples in to seal the flap. Put the bag in the microwave and set at high for 4 minutes. You have to listen for the popping to stop, usually after about 3 minutes. (the staples aren't affected by the microwave). Comes out perfect every time and there is no pot to clean up. Enjoy!
  • dbutorac
    dbutorac Posts: 120
    bump
  • beadybliss
    beadybliss Posts: 12
    Hi

    Wow 63 pounds gone! how inspirational.

    I love popcorn and treat myself to a tiny bag of Marks and Spencers (UK) 88 cal popcorn. I am going to try microwaving popcorn now, just need to find an alternative for the US brown paper bag.

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