Did you know you can make your own microwave popcorn? Unlike microwave popcorn from the grocery store, homemade microwave popcorn doesn’t contain any additives. There are usually chemical additives in microwave popcorn, from PFAS to preservatives to artificial flavorings.
All you need is…
A brown paper bag
Popcorn
A Microwave
Butter (we use Smart Balance) – optional
Directions
Place approx. 1 rounded tablespoon of popcorn into a paper bag.
Fold the top of the bag down 2 times, then fold in the top corners as shown in the photo.
Place bag in the microwave for approx. 2.5 minutes. This process is just like buy-at-the-store popcorn, so use your judgment like you would there.
Remove bag from microwave (Careful – it will be HOT!).
Add butter (not much, just enough to give it a little flavor and saltiness), close bag and shake.
Serve in a bowl, or use the bag to serve it in (just cut off the top few inches for easier access). You can also find cute popcorn containers at the store (Dollar Tree, Amazon, etc).
My boys LOVE this snack because they each get their own bag – no one to share with!
It’s healthy and EASY!
Elisabeth is the mother of three boys, wife to author A.M. LaMouria, and is passionate about her faith and her family. She loves to cook, create, and be adventurous. Visit her blog at The Lean Green Mommy Machine.
I have heard of homemade microwave popcorn, but never tried it! This looks so easy and delicious too. I’ll surely give this simple recipe a try 😍. Love popcorn ❤️
Yum, we do love popcorn. I need to make this at our next movie night.
We cook popcorn almost every night for our little one! I will try this when he comes back home from grandparents house!
Ha, that is so clever. I didn’t know you could do this. That’s so much better than the additive filled stuff which I try to avoid.
I love the idea to make at home my own microwave popcorn. I see that it’s much easier and healthier!
I really love popcorn aside from ice cream this is also my comfort food! My kids also love this very much!
We are a popcorn-eating family, I love how easy this is to make. My grands want popcorn every time they come over, I will have to try this!
That looks like a healthy and easy way to make popcorn!
I have heard of homemade microwave popcorn, but never tried it! This looks so easy and delicious too. I’ll surely give this simple recipe a try 😍. Love popcorn ❤️