We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Giving popcorn flavour without calories?

124»

Replies

  • theoneandonlybrookie
    theoneandonlybrookie Posts: 341 Member
    Frank's hot sauce on air popped popcorn is one of my favorite snacks!
  • goodasgoldilox165
    goodasgoldilox165 Posts: 333 Member
    smoked paprika is delicious!
  • cutierozie
    cutierozie Posts: 35 Member
    Get a olive oil spritzer and fill it up with an infused flavor olive oil of your choice it works freaking great.
    One spray usually is about 1/4 tsp of oil.
  • DanaJ1983
    DanaJ1983 Posts: 14
    I know this sounds really weird but I like to use a little bit of olive oil cooking spray and Nutritional food yeast (Big flakes) It is pretty tasty and I have the added delight of knowing I'm getting B vitamins
  • bccorbett123
    bccorbett123 Posts: 1
    Just remember that because butter is a fat, that doesn't mean it is unhealthy. There is a large difference between healthy and unhealthy fats. I love popcorn, eat it just about every night, probably shouldn't eat it quite that often but I eat it in moderation. I pop 1/4 cup of kernels in either canola (i know that this isn't real healthy) or olive oil. I put salt and butter on it. That amount of popcorn usually lasts 3-5 nights (my wife doesn't partake in it with me). I figure that a little bit of butter and salt spread out over a few days is not that unhealthy for me.
    Does anyone agree or disagree with me? Because I am no nutritional expert.
  • ronnathebest
    ronnathebest Posts: 1
    I sprinkle chili powder and sea salt and spritz lime juice.
  • bemott
    bemott Posts: 180
    i use rosemary and salt but they actually have different flavored shakers you can buy for popcorn and they have no calories: bufallo, white cheddar and salt and vinegar are theones I have.
  • bemott
    bemott Posts: 180
    oh, love the chili powder, sea salt, lime juice idea! Thanks!
  • jonesin_am
    jonesin_am Posts: 404 Member
    I like spicy...so chili powder! But really, experiment with spices that you know you like. Curry might be a good one too if you like curry.
  • Fragilebird24
    Fragilebird24 Posts: 202 Member
    I use hot sauce. Just don't put TOO much on. I've made that mistake many times before.
  • amberlynnsinspired
    amberlynnsinspired Posts: 438 Member
    Garlic salt on popcorn is amazing. If you're one of those people who are careful about watching their sodium, then try just garlic powder. It tastes so good; trust me. But I guess you have to like garlic for you to like such a thing, lol.
  • ROBJ3411
    ROBJ3411 Posts: 72 Member
    They sell flavor shakers in the popcorn section . I believe they are 0 calories. like cheddar cheese, nacho cheese.

    I have used those, they do a pretty good job for cheese popcorn, Im pretty sure they are like 5 calories and not zero, but pretty close to nothing....
  • AphelionPDX
    AphelionPDX Posts: 105
    bump
  • bostonwolf
    bostonwolf Posts: 3,038 Member
    I've got an air-popper (you know, you put the kernals in and they come out as popcorn!) but I find after a couple of mouthfuls I'm just bored with eating it. Good in a way, but if I've specially mad a healthy snack I'd like to eat it!:bigsmile:

    Anyone have any ideas for adding flavour (savoury preferred) without piling on loads of calories? I asked this question on another forum (not diet-related) and all people came up with was adding loads of butter/oil, or cheese, or chocolate, or sugar........

    And if I could portion it into ziplock bags without it going bleugh I could take it to work:glasses:

    One word answer: SALT
  • prettymorbidity
    prettymorbidity Posts: 138 Member
    drizzle honey on it. get some farmers market local honey if u can....... 64 calories a tsp will sweeten alot of popcorn. its sticky, but dang its good
  • brohio2013
    brohio2013 Posts: 24 Member
    Bump...thanks!
  • jolenelf
    jolenelf Posts: 27 Member
    Smoked paprika and garlic! One of my favorite snacks!
This discussion has been closed.

Categories