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When I first heard about microwaving popcorn in a brown paper lunch bag I could not imagine that something so simple would really work. A blog reader actually shared this suggestion with me, and it took me a while to work up enough courage to try it out.

I am so glad I finally did because approximately 3 minutes and 15 seconds later I had fresh, fluffy, whole-grain popcorn that hadn’t been touched by a drop of oil, salt, sugar, or any other additives (like diacetyl – an artificial butter flavoring!). And after lightly seasoning it myself with a tad of oil and salt it was delicious!

I will never waste my money on those store-bought microwave bags ever again after giving this popcorn recipe a try.

The Popcorn Trick 3.94 from 31 votes Course: Snacks & Appetizers Cuisine: American Keyword: easy and healthy snack for kids, homemade snack, summer snacks Dietary Restriction: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Peanut/Tree-Nut Free, Vegetarian Category: Too Easy

Active Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 8 minutes Servings (Adjust to suit) : 4 people Calories: 38 kcal You’ll need a brown paper bag + kernels, and that’s it! Print Ingredients ¼ cup popcorn kernels preferably organic

butter optional

salt optional Instructions Pour the kernels into the brown paper bag. Tightly fold over the top three or four times. No tape or staples are necessary. Put it in the microwave and start it on high heat for 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Listen for the popping to slow down to 3 or 4 seconds apart at which point you will take it out of the microwave. This usually happens for me around the 3 minute and 15 second mark. Pour popcorn into a bowl and drizzle with melted butter or spritz with olive oil (or coconut oil) and then sprinkle with salt. If you don’t use oil or butter the salt won’t stick. Other topping ideas: cinnamon, cayenne pepper, freshly grated Parmesan cheese Recipe Notes IMPORTANT – Microwave ovens vary so you must be attentive and stop immediately when the popping slows down. Overcooking can cause a fire. Some readers have suggested using a Pyrex bowl with a plate on top as an alternative to using a bag to avoid this risk. Nutrition Facts Nutrition Facts The Popcorn Trick Amount Per Serving Calories 38 Calories from Fat 9 % Daily Value* Fat 1g 2% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Sodium 1mg 0% Potassium 28mg 1% Carbohydrates 8g 3% Fiber 1g 4% Sugar 1g 1% Protein 1g 2% Iron 0.3mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. 42.3K shares Facebook 19

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