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04-01-2007, 05:28 PM
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popcorn toppings?
What is a relatively healthy topping for air-popped popcorn?
I already know about the sprays, but they have never worked for me.
I WAS using olive oil, but I just realized that I had mistakenly thought that it was 90 cal per TB and it's actually 80 cals per 2 tsp! That means that last night I consumed a HUGE amount of calories and fat
I also tried Celeb diet margarine, and it was SO gross!
Any suggestions other then that would be appreciated
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04-01-2007, 05:46 PM
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Well, there's that buttery sprinkle stuff, Molly McButter I believe it's called.
However, there's stuff other than traditional butter flavoring, such as maybe a little garlic salt? Lowry's makes a great one that has parsley chopped in it that I use all the time... or at least I did until I started keeping a closer eye on my salt.
If you've got a sweet tooth, you could try doing a "kettle corn" type thing, using Splenda or another sweetener on top and tossing it (important that it's mixed well or else some pieces will be VERY sweet).
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04-01-2007, 06:45 PM
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I usually buy the 100 calorie kettle corn bags (I like sweet and salty) but a little bit of grated parmesan is good on air popped popcorn.
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04-01-2007, 07:15 PM
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I use popcorn seasoning (kernels brand) It is about 30 cals for 2 tps I believe. Lokk at your supper market by the popcorn (mine is on the top shelf)
Last edited by canadian mom; 04-02-2007 at 08:55 AM.
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04-01-2007, 09:05 PM
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cals. in v. cals. out
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I use kernel seasons toppings. Hmm, maybe i'll make popcorn
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04-01-2007, 10:24 PM
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I use the ff parkay spray. It doesn't taste gross to me so it might be the brand you chooses, I'd try other brands.
If I'm in a sweet mood then I'll add some cinnimon and spleda to it.
I have heard of other people putting parmasan cheese or taco seasoning on popcorn too.
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04-01-2007, 10:59 PM
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I should have been more specific...
I didn't mean dry toppings, I meant something to use in place of butter, margarine or olive oil.
Thanks for all the suggestions, though! I actually tried some italian dressing with no salt added tonight, and it was pretty good. I also love Kernels.
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04-02-2007, 02:59 AM
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RemeberHowToSmile, I had never even thought about putting cinnamon on popcorn! The taco seasoning sounds great, too! Thanks for the ideas!
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04-02-2007, 11:20 AM
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Goodbye Fat!
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The best topping ever is parmasean cheese! If gives it a great taste!
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04-02-2007, 02:07 PM
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just use olive oil in less amounts? (it's 120 vs. 90 per tablespoon, based on your mistaken calculation) -- I also love garlic powder (not to be mistaken with garlic salt) and parmesan cheese, but a little oil/butter is needed to help the seasoning stick.
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04-02-2007, 04:15 PM
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I found a butter-type spray made by Becel the last time I was at the grocery store. It has 0 calories per 5 sprays, and it's not in an aerosol can, so it doesn't have the propellants.
I haven't tried it on popcorn yet, but I can't see why it wouldn't be good; when I try it, I'm going to lightly coat the popcorn with the spray and then toss it with a little garlic powder and basil.
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04-02-2007, 08:56 PM
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Aqua,
I really like Becel margarine, so today I bought the stuff that has I think 70% less fat then the regular. I'm going to give it a try, and use Kernels with it.
I did consider trying olive oil with an awareness of how many calories it actually was, but I try to keep my calories from snacks at or under 300/day, so with 1/4 C of popcorn containing 180 calories, that doesn't leave much room for the oil and seasoning.
Thanks for the suggestion
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04-02-2007, 09:50 PM
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1/4 cup of air popped popcorn has 200 calories? I thought plain, air popped corn was about 50 a cup!! You could eat 4 cups for 200 calories.
Here's a whole page of popcorn recipes, maybe one of them will be good! (click Nutrition, then Recipes)
http://www.popcorn.org/frames.cfm?ma...&usernav=flash
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04-03-2007, 09:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Glory87
1/4 cup of air popped popcorn has 200 calories? I thought plain, air popped corn was about 50 a cup!! You could eat 4 cups for 200 calories.
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Hey Glory,
I meant that 1/4 C popcorn KERNELS have 180 calories...the bag says that it makes about 5 1/2 C of popped corn
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04-03-2007, 05:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dollypie
The best topping ever is parmasean cheese! If gives it a great taste!
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Especially on kettle corn. Yum.
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