Popcorn without Butter: Suggestions?

Dear Glenny’s,

I’m addicted to popcorn as a light snack. I’m wondering if your readers have some suggestions for diet-safe seasonings so I enjoy my popcorn without using butter? Thanks!

Betty

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5 Responses to “Popcorn without Butter: Suggestions?”

  1. Sara on February 7th, 2008 12:48 am

    Popcorn is a low-fat, whole-grain snack full of fiber. But, of course you need to really cut down on the butter to keep it healthy. Here is recipe for Rosemary Cheese Popcorn, a delicious alternative, which uses only a single tablespoon of butter to make the herbs and cheese stick. It’s only 38 calories per serving!

    8 cups popped 94 percent fat-free microwave popcorn

    1 tablespoon butter, melted

    1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary

    3 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
    Combine all ingredients in a plastic 2-1/2-gallon zip-top plastic bag; shake vigorously to coat well. Makes 8 to 10 cups.

    PER (1-cup) SERVING: Calories 38 (49% fat)

    Fat 2 g (1 g sat)

    Cholesterol 5 mg

    Sodium 85 mg

    Fiber 1 g

    Carbohydrates 4 g

    Protein 1 g

    SOURCE: Kansas City Star

  2. Caren on February 7th, 2008 10:00 am

    I am in love with Kernel Seasons, which are available in the popcorn section of some grocery stores, and also available (in much greater variety) on their website: http://www.kernelseasons.com. I especially love the Barbeque flavor — I put that on Jolly Time 100 calorie bags of popcorn (butter flavored), for a low-cal, high-fiber snack.

    I do not work for either of these companies, nor do I derive any financial benefit for touting their products — I just like them a lot (as I do Glenny’s products — or else I wouldn’t be here on their website)!

  3. Melanie on February 7th, 2008 12:32 pm

    Spray on a little extra-virgin olive oil (buying your own spray pump is worth it), add some ground pepper, and try some nutritional yeast powder for a cheesy flavor.

  4. BJC on February 7th, 2008 2:12 pm

    Cinnamon and Splenda!

  5. Moira on February 11th, 2008 9:26 am

    Try “I Can’t Believe It’s not Butter” spray. You need very little and it has a real butter flavor.

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