Paper Plate Gourmet : Dizee-Pop (Popcorn Made with Coconut Oil)
Ah…. Popcorn. A snack staple from my weight watcher days.
Back then, I used the microwavable stuff – you know the one with the yellow kernels and the warning to not inhale the fumes.
Well, knowing my intense love of all things coconut oil and my current weight loss resolution , it was only a matter of time before this happened.
You see where this is headed, right?
I made my own popcorn with coconut oil on my stove. Just call it Dizee Pop.
Ingredients
3TBS of Coconut Oil
1/3 cup of Organic Pop Corn Kernels (thus avoiding the dreaded GMO kernels)
Sea Salt, to taste
Seriously, just those 3 ingredients
Directions
- Put a nice size pot on the stove, add the 3 TBS of coconut oil & wait for it to melt
- Rub any extra coconut oil from the spoon into your elbows or hands. Don’t waste it!
- When you think the oil is warm enough, add 2-3 kernels to the pot and wait until they pop. (Mine popped clear out of the pot and onto the floor. It made one of the pups very happy)
- Add the rest of the kernels and put the lid on the pot
- Get ready for a party in that pot. Shake the pot every thirty to forty seconds or so to prevent burning
- When the popping calms down, dump the popcorn out onto a paper towel lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with Sea Salt
The whole thing took only minutes. Even Craig enjoyed it. To quote
I don’t taste the coconut oil. This isn’t half bad.
Now, obviously, this opens the door to all sorts of crazy combinations – garlic, cheese or possibly chili powder.
Does anyone pop their own popcorn? What is your favorite topping?
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Good Morning! I’ve never popped my own popcorn, It sounds super easy. I don’t know anything about coconut oil, but I imagine it is healthy if you are using it and have a weight loss goal. I might have to give it a try. Have a great day
Good Morning Lety!
This was my first time popping my own popcorn and it really was super easy. It was fun to watch it all pop in the pot. I am bonkers about coconut oil. It is still an oil, so it is a little fatty, but it is a much better oil for you than butter, lard and such.
Have a great day too!
I will be trying this…My mom used to do this all the time when we were little
Deb, That is so cool!!! We only got Jiffy Pop in the house when I was a kid. I think we used to set the smoke alarms off every time we made it…
Looks delish! I am going to have to try doing this. Ugh I need to go to Fairway asap.
Oh Fairway!! I miss that store. Say hello to the salad guy for me….
When I was growing up we always cooked our popcorn on the stove top. I have gotten lazy in recent years. I should probably go back to the stove top. Thanks for sharing.
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I was shocked it was so easy! I hope you enjoy it!
Popcorn with coconut oil.. Hmmm.. Why not?
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It is tasty!
I am TOTALLY trying this. I’m coconut oil obsessed and have been trying to transition to air popped popcorn because I’m cheap and because it’s healthier. I just haven’t been able to get the 7 year on board. I’m totally trying this for movie night this weekend!
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Oh! Hope you like it! I think it was delish. And it was so fun to do!!!
OMG– I am so trying this. Honestly, I started loving coconut oil when I tried in on corn on the cob. Add a tablespoon to an ear of corn, cover in foil, put on grill- boom. Amazing! It tastes better than butter!
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