Attention Popcorn Lovers!

nburns325
nburns325 Posts: 174
edited September 29 in Health and Weight Loss
Do you love popcorn but hate the added salt, fat and calories from prepackaged? Do you love hot air popped corn but don't have the time (or room) to break out the machine at home or want it at work? Me too!!! Well I found a great solution over the weekend!!! It's a microwaveable popcorn popper that doesn't require anything other than popcorn and a microwave! No special filters or things like that. And you can make with OR without oil! I just used mine for the first time and LOVE It! Fresh, hot popcorn that I can control the added flavors, etc. I have some butter-flavored olive oil that I sprayed on and it is DELISH!!! Next time I'm going to try either some cinnamon or maybe garlic powder.... yum!

I apologize for sounding like a commercial, but I just wanted to share my experience with all of you other popcorn lovers! Such an easy, healthy and inexpensive snack!!!

I got it at Target and it was only $8.99... what a steal of a deal! :happy:

Edit: Not sure why, but it's not listed on Target's website (I got it in-store), but it is on amazon, here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-60120-Microwaver-Popcorn/dp/B00004W4UP

The brand is Nordic Ware. Hope you like it!!!

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  • dragonflydi
    dragonflydi Posts: 665 Member
    Wow! Great to hear ... gonna have to check that out for sure ... thanks so much for sharing!!
  • meghanspuppy
    meghanspuppy Posts: 28
    I have one of those, too, and it is a lifesaver! It's not the same experience as popcorn popped in olive oil in my Whirly Pop (super yum) but it's a much lower calorie and fat option.
  • Dszuba
    Dszuba Posts: 2
    Is it this one?

    http://www.target.com/Presto-PowerPop-Microwave-Popper/dp/B001A3DKPS
  • PegasusDeb
    PegasusDeb Posts: 665 Member
    Wow, that sounds cool! I just picked up a hot-air popper & I have to say, I'm not all that keen on it. It's tough & I am constintly picking it out of my teeth! lol Does this micro-popper make it tough??
  • karenjoy
    karenjoy Posts: 1,840 Member
    popcorn is VERY different here, first time I was in the states with my children, at Disney we saw a popcorn stand and they wanted some, so we bought some and they all tucked in and universally spat it out, we then had to throw it away. It was a shock to discover it was salty! YUK YUK

    Our popcorn is sweet, coated in toffee and is FULL of calories.
  • nburns325
    nburns325 Posts: 174
    Is it this one?

    http://www.target.com/Presto-PowerPop-Microwave-Popper/dp/B001A3DKPS

    Nope, it's this one: http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-60120-Microwaver-Popcorn/dp/B00004W4UP

    This one you don't have to have replacement filter thingsy for.. the presto you do (i believe). It's strange, I don't see it on Target's website, but I did get it in their store. The brand is Nordic Ware.
  • nburns325
    nburns325 Posts: 174
    Wow, that sounds cool! I just picked up a hot-air popper & I have to say, I'm not all that keen on it. It's tough & I am constintly picking it out of my teeth! lol Does this micro-popper make it tough??

    This thing is amazing... it's super easy! I brought mine to work and made it here. Just put a 1/3 cup of kernels in it, put it in the microwave for 3 min and just listened for the popping to stop (similar to prepackaged microwave popcorn) and voila... done! And you can even serve it in the same bowl - less dishes!!! :)
  • Teeladog
    Teeladog Posts: 157 Member
    I have the presto-power pop one. I have had it for a number of years now. It does need these "concentrator" cup things at the bottom but you can use them multiple times before replacing them. I bought a bunch of packages of them from Amazon one time and think I paid $1 a package and there are 5 in a package.

    I LOVE popcorn but won't eat the prepackaged stuff because of all the stuff they put in it. This has been an awesome solution for me. Glad to know that there is one out there now that doesn't require the cups. I worry sometimes what I will do if I am unable to locate the paper cup things again when my stash runs out. I seriously LOVE popcorn...
  • Dszuba
    Dszuba Posts: 2
    Thanks! Ordered.
  • nburns325
    nburns325 Posts: 174
    Thanks! Ordered.

    Awesome, I hope you love it as much as I do! I'm going tonight to get a second one to keep at home!!!! :)
  • myurav
    myurav Posts: 165 Member
    is this what you were talking about?

    http://www.target.com/Presto-PowerPop-Microwave-Popper/dp/B001A3DKPS/ref=sc_qi_detailbutton

    it looks amazing! i loove popcorn, and it's so much cheaper than buying them packaged...great idea :)
  • Jenscan
    Jenscan Posts: 694 Member
    Thanks! I'm ordering one too!
  • nburns325
    nburns325 Posts: 174
    is this what you were talking about?

    http://www.target.com/Presto-PowerPop-Microwave-Popper/dp/B001A3DKPS/ref=sc_qi_detailbutton

    it looks amazing! i loove popcorn, and it's so much cheaper than buying them packaged...great idea :)

    Hi there, it's this one: http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-60120-Microwaver-Popcorn/dp/B00004W4UP

    This one you don't have to have replacement filter thingsy for.. the presto you do (i believe). It's strange, I don't see it on Target's website, but I did get it in their store. The brand is Nordic Ware. Hope you like it!!!
  • nburns325
    nburns325 Posts: 174
    Thanks! I'm ordering one too!

    Hi there, it's this one: http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-60120-Microwaver-Popcorn/dp/B00004W4UP

    This one you don't have to have replacement filter thingsy for.. the presto you do (i believe). It's strange, I don't see it on Target's website, but I did get it in their store. The brand is Nordic Ware. Hope you like it!!!
  • Bringerofrain
    Bringerofrain Posts: 163 Member
    I have that same one & it's great! I love popcorn & have it several times a day lol & it's low cal, great fiber & filling. Going to try some different topping but I love it just plain too ;)
  • nburns325
    nburns325 Posts: 174
    This is what I use to spray on a little bit of my butter-flavored olive oil (got at a local place, it's AWESOME!!).

    http://www.amazon.com/Misto-M100S-Gourmet-Brushed-Aluminum/dp/B00004SPZV
  • nburns325
    nburns325 Posts: 174
    This is what I use to spray on a little bit of my butter-flavored olive oil (got at a local place, it's AWESOME!!).

    http://www.amazon.com/Misto-M100S-Gourmet-Brushed-Aluminum/dp/B00004SPZV

    They have these misters at Bed, Bath & Beyond for $9.99... I had a 20% off coupon, so only a bit over $8... great investment!!!
  • Sadie98072
    Sadie98072 Posts: 212 Member
    .....so do you guys know that you can make popcorn in a microwave with just a paper bag...... you can even use the paper bag more than once.....
  • torregro
    torregro Posts: 307
    Looks like a great buy..................but I just put my kernels in a brown paper lunch bag and microwave it that way.......works great! ;-)
  • Cherilea
    Cherilea Posts: 1,118 Member
    Thanks! Ordered.

    Awesome, I hope you love it as much as I do! I'm going tonight to get a second one to keep at home!!!! :)

    Me too!!!! Thanks for sharing :flowerforyou:
  • rnprincess
    rnprincess Posts: 103 Member
    In 1986, I used to work in an electronics store, back then microwaves were really getting popular. There was an entire line of Rubbermaid microwave dishes including the popcorn popper. I used it for years, it moved three states with me. Of course, I was not always using it-opting instead for the higher fat version. Anyway, I really started using it again last year, and it finally died on me. I thought I was sunk and then too, I found the Nordic Ware version in Target. As you stated it is cheap, works great, and you save both money and calories.
  • nburns325
    nburns325 Posts: 174
    In 1986, I used to work in an electronics store, back then microwaves were really getting popular. There was an entire line of Rubbermaid microwave dishes including the popcorn popper. I used it for years, it moved three states with me. Of course, I was not always using it-opting instead for the higher fat version. Anyway, I really started using it again last year, and it finally died on me. I thought I was sunk and then too, I found the Nordic Ware version in Target. As you stated it is cheap, works great, and you save both money and calories.

    Awesome! I love it!!! And I love popcorn and this will let me eat more and not feel guilty about so much salt and fat in the prepackaged stuff!!! What do you put on yours?
  • fatboypup
    fatboypup Posts: 1,873 Member
    i saw the presto brand one on Dr Oz today im gonna be getting one
  • nburns325
    nburns325 Posts: 174
    i saw the presto brand one on Dr Oz today im gonna be getting one

    Just be careful with the presto one... you have to use these filter things in them... with the one I got, you don't need a filter or anything, just put the kernels right in the bowl and bam, hot air popcorn in like 2-4 minutes!!! :)
  • ErinB
    ErinB Posts: 25 Member
    Kohl's online has it too. I plan to buy one....thanks!
    :smile:
  • nburns325
    nburns325 Posts: 174
    Kohl's online has it too. I plan to buy one....thanks!
    :smile:

    Awesome, thanks for that tip, I went to Target last night and they were out of them... I'll have to try Kohl's tonight... I want another one to keep at home (the first one's staying at work!).
  • PegasusDeb
    PegasusDeb Posts: 665 Member
    Is it tough like air-popped? Also, in the reviews they complain that it gets really hot. (which kinda makes sense, since your COOKING IN IT!) but just curious!
  • nburns325
    nburns325 Posts: 174
    Is it tough like air-popped? Also, in the reviews they complain that it gets really hot. (which kinda makes sense, since your COOKING IN IT!) but just curious!

    Nope, my popcorn was actually pretty light and fluffy... very comparable to prepackaged microwave stuff... And it does get warm, but not too hot to hold. I just grabbed it by the sides when it was done. It retains the heat some though so it keeps the popcorn warm, which is nice, but not too hot. Hope that helps! :)
  • lkwalker71
    lkwalker71 Posts: 131 Member
    I have one but have not used it yet. Now I won't be able to eat popcorn for at least 6 weeks - having my wisdom teeth removed.
  • PegasusDeb
    PegasusDeb Posts: 665 Member
    Is it tough like air-popped? Also, in the reviews they complain that it gets really hot. (which kinda makes sense, since your COOKING IN IT!) but just curious!

    Nope, my popcorn was actually pretty light and fluffy... very comparable to prepackaged microwave stuff... And it does get warm, but not too hot to hold. I just grabbed it by the sides when it was done. It retains the heat some though so it keeps the popcorn warm, which is nice, but not too hot. Hope that helps! :)


    Mmmmmm light & fluffy! I must check this out!! :-) Thanx!
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