I like popcorn, but don’t really indulge in it too often as I prefer eating more real food snacks as opposed to packaged snacks. I also had never tried homemade popcorn until we went to visit our friends in Portland — Shooter, Ash + their cute twin baby boys. This homemade popcorn was the BEST popcorn I’ve ever had so obviously I had to know how to make it. Since then, Will and I have been playing with different combos of oils + spices to make our popcorn snacks both savory + sweet. This new “Doritos” flavor is going to be a hit for you (and your kids)!
While popcorn is a healthy snack, I do recommend being conscious of your portion size and the amount of oil and salt you put on it. Please note that corn at the end of the day is a whole grain, which makes it predominantly made of carbs. However, it does contain a ton of fiber which is why it makes you feel full and satisfied. It is a great snack to have maybe once per week, but I wouldn’t recommend making it an everyday staple! Here are some facts about popcorn:
- Serving size is 4 to 5 cups of popped popcorn
- 30g of carbs per serving
- 120 to 150 calories per serving
For more nutrition facts on popcorn, click here!
- 4 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- ½ cup organic corn kernels
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- ½ tsp Himalayan pink sea salt
- Pour 1-2 tbsp avocado oil into a small sauce pan (enough to coat the bottom of the pan).
- Put heat on high and warm up the oil for a minute or so.
- Throw corn kernels into the sauce pan and put on lid.
- Turn heat off once you no longer hear popping or after about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour popcorn into a medium sized bowl and then split the remaining avocado oil and spices in half. Pour the first half over the popcorn and mix. Then pour the remaining ingredients and mix to make sure all of the popcorn is evenly coated. Enjoy!
With everything going on, I thought this would be an easy, healthy snack to whip together that is tasty + satisfying but won’t break the bank or your health goals 🙂 Stay safe + healthy out there!
With Health + Happiness Always,
Jax
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