Recipe: Flavored popcorn
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3 ways to add flavor to this crunchy favorite
Did you know that popcorn has 3.6 g fiber and 3.1 g protein per serving? It’s a healthy and versatile snack. Try the easy popping method below and then season with a flavor combination that sounds good to you.
Serving size: 3 cups
Base Popcorn Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup whole kernel popcorn
- Spritz or light drizzle of oil
Directions
Use an air-popper to pop the popcorn. Season with one of the options below and enjoy!
Nutrition facts:
100 calories, 1g fat, 15g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 3g protein
Sweet
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Cinnamon to taste
- Spritz of coconut or avocado oil
Directions
Spritz your popped corn with choice of oil. Then combine the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and sprinkle over the popcorn.
Nutrition facts: 116 calories, 1g fat, 20g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 3g protein
Spicy
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Spritz of olive oil
Directions
Spritz your popped corn with olive oil. Combine the spices in a bowl and sprinkle over the popcorn.
Nutrition facts:
100 calories, 1g fat, 15g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 3g protein
Savory
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, nutritional yeast or ground dried mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Spritz of olive oil
Directions
Spritz your popped corn with olive oil. Combine the parmesan cheese, nutritional yeast, or dried mushrooms and garlic powder in a bowl and sprinkle over the popcorn.
Nutrition facts: 123 calories, 2g fat, 15g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 3g protein