Heart-Healthy Homemade Popcorn
Elevate your snack game with this easy and flavorful Heart-Healthy Homemade Popcorn recipe! Made with just a few wholesome ingredients, including antioxidant-rich extra virgin olive oil and a dash of sea salt, this guilt-free snack is perfect for any occasion. Customize your popcorn with optional toppings like nutritional yeast for a savory, cheesy twist, or spices like smoked paprika and garlic powder for an extra kick. Ready in under 15 minutes, this DIY popcorn is lower in saturated fat than store-bought options, making it a delicious and nutritious snack that's perfect for movie nights, midday cravings, or family gatherings. Pop your way to better health and enjoy this light, crunchy treat straight from your kitchen!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot with a tight-fitting lid, add the extra virgin olive oil and heat over medium heat.
Step 2
Once the oil is hot, add a few popcorn kernels to the pot and cover with the lid.
Step 3
When the kernels pop, remove them with a spoon and add the rest of the popcorn kernels to the pot. Cover the pot again, leaving a small opening for steam to escape.
Step 4
Gently shake the pot occasionally to prevent the kernels from burning as they pop. Continue this process for about 3-5 minutes, until the popping slows to several seconds between pops.
Step 5
Remove the pot from heat and allow it to sit for a minute to let any remaining kernels pop.
Step 6
Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl. Sprinkle with sea salt, nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor, and any additional seasonings like ground black pepper, garlic powder, or smoked paprika, if desired.
Step 7
Toss the popcorn to ensure even distribution of seasonings. Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy snack!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (94.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 474.3 |
| Total Fat 30.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.4g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1167.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 42.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.6g | |
| Protein 10.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 15.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 278.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories