Popcorn is a great snack. Let me qualify that- some kinds of popcorn make a great snack. Movie theater popcorn or microwave popcorn is not what I am talking about. The popcorn itself is what makes it good, but the fats added to it – butter or other saturated fat – make it an unhealthy snack, not to mention all the salt. There are many types of premade popcorn, however finding one that is healthy is a challenge as they may be high in fat, salt, and other flavorings. It is also hard to keep fresh once you open a bag.
There is a way, however, to take humble popcorn and make it a wonderful go-to snack. The popcorn popper I have found to solve this is a microwave silicone popcorn popper. You can find these online or most kitchen stores. These easy-to-use vessels allows for you to add just a bit of oil and other seasoning for a wonderful dish. They are easy to clean, BPA free, easy to store (thanks to their ability to collapse), non-breakable, and, best of all, eliminate unwanted saturated fat and chemical-lined microwave bags. Using this popcorn popper as opposed to prepared popcorn or microwave popcorn is also less expensive. You can buy popcorn kernels in a bag or jar. They are available in all grocery stores.
Simply place the popcorn kernels in with a small amount (or no) of oil and seasoning. The type of oil is up to you. I like olive oil as it adds flavor. If you want a neutral oil, you can use canola or grapeseed oil. You can, of course, use plain salt or you can experiment with dried dill, oregano, chili powder, or your favorite dried seasoning. Two tablespoons of popcorn kernels popped make about 3 cups and is about 100 calories. If you add ½ tablespoon of oil, you still have a calorie-friendly 150 calorie snack.
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