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Many people we’ve spoken with over the years thought that all kettle corn was created from a single recipe... until they sampled ours. When you stop to consider the many varieties of popcorn, popping oils, and sweeteners to choose from, it’s simply impossible for there to be a single kettle corn recipe.

Mass produced, store bought kettle corns often contain artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, preservatives and high amounts of sodium and sweeteners. On the other hand, Ray’s Kettle Korn is made from Nebraskan popcorn that is farm-grown, all-natural, whole grain, GMO-free and gluten-free. We then add soybean oil, sugar and some popcorn salt (yes, there is such a salt.) Our kettle corn is also non-greasy on your fingertips.

Basically, there are thousands of kettle corn recipes around the world. It’s up to each individual kettle corn popper to try and create a real “crowd pleaser.” We’re very happy and proud to say that our hard work has paid off and we’ve managed to create the perfect kettle corn taste; a fine combination of slightly sweet and slightly salty that thousands of folks have been enjoying for many years.

If you're unfamiliar with our kettle corn and would like to taste it prior to placing a larger order we have our sample bag available for purchase so that you may compare it to other products you may have already tried. The price includes shipping.

We know that not every diet allows for added sugar, so we also offer an unsweetened version of our kettle corn. For this product, we utilize the same popping process as our regular kettle corn…except no sugar is added. In our opinion, it’s the most delicious unsweetened popcorn you’ll ever taste. Why not plan to order one of our sample bags* and see if you don’t agree with us!

Click the links below to view more information about our products:

Gift Bags

Party Box

Party Favors

Sample Bag*

*Check out our Sample Bag refund Policy

• Plain popcorn is a 100% whole-grain, plant-based snack filled with fiber.
• You can eat a high volume for few calories, but watch out for sugary or saturated fat-filled toppings.
• Consider buying single-serve bags for built-in portion control, or flavoring air-popped kernels with low-calorie seasonings like garlic powder or chili flakes.

Crunchy, salty, sweet, savory, cheesy, and chocolate-covered: Popcorn can do it all. But as a 100% whole grain snack that's often coated in a hefty serving of hot butter, there's plenty of confusion on whether or not it's actually a nutritious choice when craving the crunch.

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So, is popcorn healthy?

In a word, YES.Popped corn is just a vegetable turned into a sometimes-indulgent snack. By itself, air-popped popcorn is nutritious, plus it's filled with fiber and even some antioxidants thanks to the fact that it's a plant-based food.

That said, drizzling or mixing in oil, butter, cheese, salt, or chocolate adds sugar and saturated fat. (Ahem, like when you’re the movie theater and encouraged to pump melted butter on a gallon-sized container of popped corn.)

The bottom line: The plainer the popcorn, the lighter (and lower calorie) your snack. But that doesn’t mean you have to stick to Styrofoam-y, chewable air.

Pick popcorn based on your snack goal: Do you want something hearty? Adding ingredients like cheese can make it more filling. Or do you just want to graze? You can eat more plain popcorn for less calories than other snacks.

Sometimes you just want to eat popcorn that's glazed and coated in buttery, cheesy goodness — and that's okay! Give yourself permission to enjoy every bite, then plan out your healthy meals and snacks for tomorrow. Or, you can opt to mix a lighter version with something more indulgent (e.g., a bowl of half plain, half chocolate-drizzled).

How much should I eat?

First, since it’s easy to confuse thirst and hunger, rule out the former by sipping at least 16 ounces of water before you dive into a bowl. A single 1-ounce serving of popcorn is 3 ½ cups. Take note that popcorn is actually a "lower sodium" food with 140 milligrams or less per serving.

Here's what else you'll get from this snack:

Nutrition Facts

Per 1-ounce serving plain popcorn:

• 120 calories
• 21g carbohydrates
• 1.2g fat
• 2mg sodium (0% DV)
• 3.6g fiber (14% DV)
• 3.1g protein (6% DV)
• 1.2g fat (1% DV)
• Magnesium (8% DV)
• Vitamin B6 (5% DV)

What's the best kind of popcorn to buy?

In plain and flavored versions, cap sodium at 230 milligrams and saturated fat at 1 gram per serving. Look for options that keep the ingredient list as simple as possible with flavors made from real food.

Finally, consider choosing single-serve bags. While it may cost a little more than bulk buying, there's built-in portion control so you’re not tempted to go back for seconds. (As a general rule of thumb, aim for snacks around 250 calories that pack at least 3 grams each of protein and fiber.)

Try these Nutrition Lab-tested picks, all of which are delicious, nutritious, and ready-to-eat in minutes:

How should I make it?

If popcorn is a mainstay in your house, try popping it up with the Cuisinart Air Popper — a Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances Lab pick — so you can use as little oil or butter as you'd like.

Or, try these fun ways to play with popcorn that’ll make it even easier to have a hearty, healthy snack:

• Swap it for croutons in salad or as soup toppings.
• Flavor with seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder/flakes, cracked pepper, or sea salt. Our favorite: Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Seasoning.
• Make a sweet-salty DIY trail mix: Combine air-popped popcorn, unsweetened dried cherries, chopped walnuts, and a few dark-chocolate chunks. Place in a resealable plastic bag and toss it in your purse.

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How fattening is kettle corn popcorn?

If you love kettle corn, this is a classic you can’t miss: It’s made from just popcorn, sunflower oil, cane sugar, and sea salt for just over 100 calories. “Too good to be healthy!” exclaimed one tester. It’s a tad high in sodium, but so yummy and filling, we had to include it at 160 cals per ounce.

What happens if you eat too much popcorn?

Even though it is much more filling than many other snack foods, it can still be fattening if you eat too much of it. Bottom Line: Popcorn is high in fiber, relatively low in calories and has a low energy density. Eating it in moderation may help with weight loss.

Is popcorn fattening at night?

Is popcorn a healthy snack before bed? Popcorn is a great complex carbohydrate low in fat and protein—easy for the stomach to digest. Try to avoid popcorn saturated in butter and salt.

How much popcorn should you eat in a day?

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a typical 3-cup or 24-gram (g) serving of air-popped popcorn contains 3.5 g of fiber. The recommended daily intake for the average person in the U.S. is more than 25 g a day, and most people do not reach these levels.

Which popcorn is healthiest white or yellow?

What Is The Nutritional Difference Between White & Yellow Popcorn? Excluding the butter and salt, there is almost no difference in nutritional value between white or yellow kernel popped corn.

Is kettle corn popcorn a healthy snack?

Popcorn is an all-natural whole grain that’s high in fiber. Although toppings are known to add fat and calories, kettle corn can still be a great choice if you’re craving a crunch. Although toppings are known to add fat and calories, kettle corn can still be a great choice if you’re craving a crunch.

Are there different grades of popcorn?

Broadly speaking there are two types of popcorn: Butterfly and Mushroom. The main distinction between the two is the shape of the popped kernel, but the differences don’t end there!

Is Skinny Pop actually healthy?

Given its name, a consumer might well think that SkinnyPop is lower in calories and fat, but it actually contains more of both than the other four popcorns have. On its website the company defines “skinny” not as diet-friendly but as “using the fewest, cleanest and simplest ingredients possible.”

Is it safe to swallow popcorn kernels?

Besides being a choking hazard, crunching them can damage teeth. In severe cases, swallowing them can cause a mass collection in the intestinal tract, known as a “bezoar.” Small bezoars may pass on their own or with the help of medication, while sizeable ones may require surgery.

Let’s break down the nutritional value of one serving of air-popped popcorn (about 3 cups,) to better see the answer to the question of whether popcorn is a healthy snack.

Calories: 90

Generally, one cup of air-popped popcorn is about 30 calories, which is great for your diet because you can eat large amounts of popcorn before the calories begin to pile up. Instead of eating a mere 14 pringles for 160 calories, you could almost eat five-and-a-half cups of air-popped popcorn!

Fat: 1g

Air-popped Popcorn is also a low-fat food. There’s hardly any fat in air-popped popcorn alone, and it’s all considered to be “healthy” monosaturated and polyunsaturated fats, not “unhealthy” saturated fats.

Carbohydrates: 18g

For a crunchy snack, air-popped popcorn is a relatively low-carb food. With one cup at just six grams of carbs, popcorn is the perfect snack for people on low-carb diets like the Atkins diet, or even the Keto diet.

Fiber: 3g

Eating a diet high in fiber can lower the risk of heart disease, help weight loss, and promote digestive health. Lucky for you, popcorn is one of the highest fiber foods! Three cups of popcorn contain the same amount of fiber as one cup oatmeal or brown rice.

Protein 3g

Surprisingly, air-popped popcorn also has a small amount of protein. While it’s not much, one serving of popcorn, contains the same amount of protein as one serving of broccoli.

In addition to all these health benefits, popcorn also contains helpful micronutrients and vitamins for your body. Some of these vitamins include Vitamin B1, B3, B6, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc. Not to mention, popcorn is also a plant-based, whole grain food, which can make up one of your recommended six servings of whole grains per day.

This healthy snack kettle corn recipe is a huge hit in my family and very cheap to make! All you need is a bag of puffed corn, which I find at my local Sprouts. I love this because it just proves once again that you can make delicious and easy snack foods at home without spending a lot of money.

Where To Buy Puffed Corn

Puffed corn can easily be found at a health food store like Whole Foods and Sprouts. If you don’t have these stores near you, never worry. You can easily purchase puffed corn on Amazon, however, it is more expensive to buy online.

If you are unable to find this product, you can also make this same recipe with Cherrios! Get creative using this easy technique and make this healthy snack recipe your own.

Many moms get hung up with buying convenient snack foods for their kids, and they grocery budgets suffer. That is why I am on a mission to prove that you can make healthy snacks at home, like this kettle corn twist.

How To Make Healthy Kettle Corn Snack

1. All you need to do is add 4 cups of puffed corn to a mixing bowl.
2. Pour in a few tablespoons of pure maple syrup, and mix in.
3. Add some cinnamon and salt, continue stirring.
4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 5-8 minutes. It’s that easy. Prep time is maybe 2 minutes and bake time is under 10 minutes.

If you wanted to eat this as a cereal you can, just leave out the salt. Also, to dress this snack up for adults, you could add a little smoked paprika and cayenne to the mix with some nuts.

The possibilities are endless with this recipe. Give this a try, then add your own flare to make it unique to your liking.

Want more snack recipes? Try these:

Healthy Kettle Corn

Eating Healthy Spending Less

Cuisine Appetizers/Snacks, Recipes

Ingredients  

• 4 cups puffed corn I use Arrowhead brand
• 3-4 Tbsp pure maple syrup
• dash of cinnamon
• dash of salt

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a mixing bowl, mix together all the ingredients, and pour puffed corn onto the baking sheet.
• Bake for 5-8 minutes, or until corn is lightly brown on top. Sprinkle with a little more salt while it's hot.
• Allow to cool, then enjoy! *Kettle corn doesn't have a long shelf life. Store in an air tight container for 1-2 days.

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Let’s break down the nutritional value of one serving of air-popped popcorn (about 3 cups,) to better see the answer to the question of whether popcorn is a healthy snack.

Calories: 90

Generally, one cup of air-popped popcorn is about 30 calories, which is great for your diet because you can eat large amounts of popcorn before the calories begin to pile up. Instead of eating a mere 14 pringles for 160 calories, you could almost eat five-and-a-half cups of air-popped popcorn!

Fat: 1g

Air-popped Popcorn is also a low-fat food. There’s hardly any fat in air-popped popcorn alone, and it’s all considered to be “healthy” monosaturated and polyunsaturated fats, not “unhealthy” saturated fats.

Carbohydrates: 18g

For a crunchy snack, air-popped popcorn is a relatively low-carb food. With one cup at just six grams of carbs, popcorn is the perfect snack for people on low-carb diets like the Atkins diet, or even the Keto diet.

Fiber: 3g

Eating a diet high in fiber can lower the risk of heart disease, help weight loss, and promote digestive health. Lucky for you, popcorn is one of the highest fiber foods! Three cups of popcorn contain the same amount of fiber as one cup oatmeal or brown rice.

Protein 3g

Surprisingly, air-popped popcorn also has a small amount of protein. While it’s not much, one serving of popcorn, contains the same amount of protein as one serving of broccoli.

In addition to all these health benefits, popcorn also contains helpful micronutrients and vitamins for your body. Some of these vitamins include Vitamin B1, B3, B6, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc. Not to mention, popcorn is also a plant-based, whole grain food, which can make up one of your recommended six servings of whole grains per day.

This healthy snack kettle corn recipe is a huge hit in my family and very cheap to make! All you need is a bag of puffed corn, which I find at my local Sprouts. I love this because it just proves once again that you can make delicious and easy snack foods at home without spending a lot of money.

Where To Buy Puffed Corn

Puffed corn can easily be found at a health food store like Whole Foods and Sprouts. If you don’t have these stores near you, never worry. You can easily purchase puffed corn on Amazon, however, it is more expensive to buy online.

If you are unable to find this product, you can also make this same recipe with Cherrios! Get creative using this easy technique and make this healthy snack recipe your own.

Many moms get hung up with buying convenient snack foods for their kids, and they grocery budgets suffer. That is why I am on a mission to prove that you can make healthy snacks at home, like this kettle corn twist.

How To Make Healthy Kettle Corn Snack

1. All you need to do is add 4 cups of puffed corn to a mixing bowl.
2. Pour in a few tablespoons of pure maple syrup, and mix in.
3. Add some cinnamon and salt, continue stirring.
4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 5-8 minutes. It’s that easy. Prep time is maybe 2 minutes and bake time is under 10 minutes.

If you wanted to eat this as a cereal you can, just leave out the salt. Also, to dress this snack up for adults, you could add a little smoked paprika and cayenne to the mix with some nuts.

The possibilities are endless with this recipe. Give this a try, then add your own flare to make it unique to your liking.

Want more snack recipes? Try these:

Healthy Kettle Corn

Eating Healthy Spending Less

Cuisine Appetizers/Snacks, Recipes

Ingredients  

• 4 cups puffed corn I use Arrowhead brand
• 3-4 Tbsp pure maple syrup
• dash of cinnamon
• dash of salt

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a mixing bowl, mix together all the ingredients, and pour puffed corn onto the baking sheet.
• Bake for 5-8 minutes, or until corn is lightly brown on top. Sprinkle with a little more salt while it's hot.
• Allow to cool, then enjoy! *Kettle corn doesn't have a long shelf life. Store in an air tight container for 1-2 days.

Pin For Later!

Many people we’ve spoken with over the years thought that all kettle corn was created from a single recipe... until they sampled ours. When you stop to consider the many varieties of popcorn, popping oils, and sweeteners to choose from, it’s simply impossible for there to be a single kettle corn recipe.

Mass produced, store bought kettle corns often contain artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, preservatives and high amounts of sodium and sweeteners. On the other hand, Ray’s Kettle Korn is made from Nebraskan popcorn that is farm-grown, all-natural, whole grain, GMO-free and gluten-free. We then add soybean oil, sugar and some popcorn salt (yes, there is such a salt.) Our kettle corn is also non-greasy on your fingertips.

Basically, there are thousands of kettle corn recipes around the world. It’s up to each individual kettle corn popper to try and create a real “crowd pleaser.” We’re very happy and proud to say that our hard work has paid off and we’ve managed to create the perfect kettle corn taste; a fine combination of slightly sweet and slightly salty that thousands of folks have been enjoying for many years.

If you're unfamiliar with our kettle corn and would like to taste it prior to placing a larger order we have our sample bag available for purchase so that you may compare it to other products you may have already tried. The price includes shipping.

We know that not every diet allows for added sugar, so we also offer an unsweetened version of our kettle corn. For this product, we utilize the same popping process as our regular kettle corn…except no sugar is added. In our opinion, it’s the most delicious unsweetened popcorn you’ll ever taste. Why not plan to order one of our sample bags* and see if you don’t agree with us!

Click the links below to view more information about our products:

Gift Bags

Party Box

Party Favors

Sample Bag*

*Check out our Sample Bag refund Policy

How fattening is kettle corn popcorn?

If you love kettle corn, this is a classic you can’t miss: It’s made from just popcorn, sunflower oil, cane sugar, and sea salt for just over 100 calories. “Too good to be healthy!” exclaimed one tester. It’s a tad high in sodium, but so yummy and filling, we had to include it at 160 cals per ounce.

What happens if you eat too much popcorn?

Even though it is much more filling than many other snack foods, it can still be fattening if you eat too much of it. Bottom Line: Popcorn is high in fiber, relatively low in calories and has a low energy density. Eating it in moderation may help with weight loss.

Is popcorn fattening at night?

Is popcorn a healthy snack before bed? Popcorn is a great complex carbohydrate low in fat and protein—easy for the stomach to digest. Try to avoid popcorn saturated in butter and salt.

How much popcorn should you eat in a day?

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a typical 3-cup or 24-gram (g) serving of air-popped popcorn contains 3.5 g of fiber. The recommended daily intake for the average person in the U.S. is more than 25 g a day, and most people do not reach these levels.

Which popcorn is healthiest white or yellow?

What Is The Nutritional Difference Between White & Yellow Popcorn? Excluding the butter and salt, there is almost no difference in nutritional value between white or yellow kernel popped corn.

Is kettle corn popcorn a healthy snack?

Popcorn is an all-natural whole grain that’s high in fiber. Although toppings are known to add fat and calories, kettle corn can still be a great choice if you’re craving a crunch. Although toppings are known to add fat and calories, kettle corn can still be a great choice if you’re craving a crunch.

Are there different grades of popcorn?

Broadly speaking there are two types of popcorn: Butterfly and Mushroom. The main distinction between the two is the shape of the popped kernel, but the differences don’t end there!

Is Skinny Pop actually healthy?

Given its name, a consumer might well think that SkinnyPop is lower in calories and fat, but it actually contains more of both than the other four popcorns have. On its website the company defines “skinny” not as diet-friendly but as “using the fewest, cleanest and simplest ingredients possible.”

Is it safe to swallow popcorn kernels?

Besides being a choking hazard, crunching them can damage teeth. In severe cases, swallowing them can cause a mass collection in the intestinal tract, known as a “bezoar.” Small bezoars may pass on their own or with the help of medication, while sizeable ones may require surgery.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

2 Tbsp. (34g) Unpopped
(Makes 5 cups popped)

Serving Per Bag

2.5 (About 12.5 cups popped)

Ingredients

100% Whole Grain Non-GMO Popcorn, Palm Oil, Salt, Sucralose, Seasoning (Smoked Sweet Paprika, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Tomato Powder, Yeast Extract, Vinegar), Sunflower Lecithin, Natural Flavors, Rosemary Extract to Preserve Freshness.

Per 1 Cup Popped