My Dog’s Favorite Popcorn Recipe

Pop pop pop. If you close your eyes, can you hear that familiar sound of popcorn coming alive? Can you smell the butter?

Popcorn has always been a staple in my household. My family never ended a night without sitting on the couch together to watch a new or nostalgic movie or shows from HGTV or Food Network. These nights were often complimented with a bowl of popcorn in our laps.

I remember the first time my dad and I tried to cook popcorn without my mom’s supervision. We like to go big so we poured a little (a lot)  too many kernels in the pan. There wasn’t much popping before the lid in the pot went flying across the room. Half way popped kernels covered our wood floors.

I’ve grown since then. Here is my healthy and simple, yet delicious recipe for popcorn that goes with every movie night.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of kernels
• Avocado oil
• Salt

That’s it!

1. Pour enough oil into your pot to cover the bottom. Put your stove to medium-high heat.
2. Pour in your popcorn kernels. I personally love to use Trader Joe’s Organic Popping Corn. You will learn in these blogs that I am avid fan of Mr. Trader Joe.
3. When you hear the first kernel pop, cover the pot with a lid.
4. Stand by your pot and listen for when there are a couple seconds in between each pop and then turn off the heat.
5. Pour your freshly popped popcorn into your designated popcorn bowl (every family has a designated popcorn bowl.)
6. Add as much salt as your heart desires. When I am feeling fun, I spice it up with different seasonings such as garlic powder, red pepper flakes, or shredded parmesan.
7. Curl up in a blanket, put on your favorite show, and enjoy!

If done right, popcorn can be a very beneficial snack. Popcorn is a whole grain, high in fiber, full of antioxidants and vitamins such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and so much more. When you need popcorn asap and don’t have time to pop it yourself, I would turn to Lesser Evil Popcorn. They prioritize real and clean ingredients that allow their snacks to be organic, gluten free, and dietitian-approved. They strive to provide “goodness on-the-go.“