Low Fat Kettle Popcorn
Craving a light, guilt-free snack that doesn’t skimp on flavor? This Low Fat Kettle Popcorn recipe offers the perfect blend of sweet and salty goodness, all while keeping the calorie count in check. Made with just five simple ingredients—popcorn kernels, sugar, water, salt, and non-stick cooking spray—this quick and easy treat is ready in just 15 minutes. The genius touch here? Using water instead of oil for a lighter coating, which creates that signature caramelized crunch without the added fat. Perfect for movie nights, afternoon cravings, or a healthy snack to share, this homemade kettle popcorn is a must-try for snack enthusiasts. Plus, it's vegan and gluten-free, making it a crowd-pleaser for all dietary preferences!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0 non-stick cooking spray
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing a large pot with a lid. Place the pot on medium heat and coat the bottom of the pot with a light layer of non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Step 2
Add the water and sugar to the pot. Stir the mixture until the sugar starts to dissolve.
Step 3
After the sugar is dissolved, quickly add the popcorn kernels to the pot.
Step 4
Put the lid on the pot and carefully shake it a few times to distribute the kernels evenly in the sugar water solution.
Step 5
Allow the pot to sit on the heat, occasionally swirling the pot gently to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
Step 6
Listen carefully; when the popping sound slows to about 2 seconds between pops, remove the pot from the heat to prevent burning.
Step 7
Quickly sprinkle the salt over the freshly popped popcorn and put the lid back on. Give the pot a gentle shake to evenly coat the popcorn with the salt.
Step 8
Allow the popcorn to cool slightly as the sugar will be very hot, then transfer it to a bowl.
Step 9
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container once cooled completely.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (108.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 290.6 |
| Total Fat 2.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1184.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 62.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.6g | |
| Protein 6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 7.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 165.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories