Making homemade microwave popcorn without artificial flavors or colors is easy and delicious. Here's a simple recipe that uses natural ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels (organic, non-GMO if possible)
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil (or another high-heat oil like grapeseed or sunflower oil)
- Salt (to taste)
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor (it's natural and healthy)
Instructions:
Place the popcorn kernels in a microwave-safe bowl. Make sure the bowl is large enough to allow the popcorn to expand.
Add the coconut oil to the popcorn kernels in the bowl. If you're using another oil, ensure it's a high-heat oil suitable for popping popcorn.
Optionally, sprinkle nutritional yeast over the kernels for a cheesy flavor. Nutritional yeast is a natural source of umami and adds a great taste.
Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe plate or microwave-safe lid. Leave a small gap for steam to escape.
Microwave the bowl on high for about 2-4 minutes, or until the popping slows down to about 2 seconds between pops. The exact timing may vary depending on your microwave's power, so keep an eye on it to avoid burning the popcorn.
Once the popping has slowed down, carefully remove the bowl from the microwave. The bowl and contents will be hot, so use oven mitts or a towel to handle it.
Let the popcorn cool slightly, and then season it with salt to taste. You can also add other natural seasonings like ground pepper, garlic powder, or even a sprinkle of cinnamon for a sweet variation.
Toss the popcorn to distribute the seasoning evenly.
Enjoy your homemade microwave popcorn without any artificial flavors or colors!
By using natural ingredients and avoiding pre-packaged microwave popcorn with artificial additives, you can create a healthier and tastier snack right at home.