Popcorn is as obvious when having a movie night as the movie it self. But did you know, that it’s actually one of humanity’s oldest snack foods. Evidence of ancient popcorn has been found throughout South America, as well as in Native American tribes. It was even enjoyed by some of the first American colonists as a breakfast with milk and sugar. Nowadays, popcorn’s popularity has only been increasing, with Americans consuming 13 BILLION quarts per year.
Popcorn: A health food?
Popcorn may serve as a vehicle for gallons of salt and butter, but in its natural state it’s actually surprisingly healthy. A cup of plain popcorn is high in fiber and few calories. It’s also naturally 100% whole grain and one of the original gluten-free snacks.
You can see why those little kernels of joy are easy to love, so we’ve gathered together the best certified organic pre-popped popcorn.
LesserEvil Buddha Bowl Himalayan Pink Popcorn
When there’s a picture of Buddha on the bag, you know it must be good for you. LesserEvil’s Buddha Bowl popcorn confections have built a reputation for the highest quality ingredients paired with creative flavors. The Himalayan Pink variety uses organic air-popped corn, coconut oil and himalayan pink salt to make a perfect anytime snack. All LesserEvil products are also free of GMOs, preservatives, hydrogenated oils and artificial colors/flavors.
Living Intentions Activated Superfood Popcorn – Berry Superfruit
The Berry Superfruit flavor from Living Intentions offers a whole new twist on sweet-and-salty popcorn. Antioxidant rich maqui berries, lucuma fruit and bananas are mixed into the popcorn along with beets and live probiotics. All of their products are uniquely processed in order to be nutritionally “bio-available”, meaning they can be easily absorbed by the body. The Himalayan crystal salt balances out the sweetness into a addictive combination with organic super-ingrediants that your body will thank you for.
Trader Joe’s Organic Popcorn with Olive Oil
Trader Joe’s is famous for unique twists on classic foods, and their organic popcorn with olive oil is a perfect example. Using USA sourced butterfly kernels, the popcorn is seasoned with extra virgin olive oil and a dusting of sea salt. The purity of olive oil also means it has no trans fats or cholesterol. It’s also the cheapest pre-popped option on our list, at only $1.99 a bag.
G.H. Cretors Organic Chile Jalapeno White Cheddar Popcorn
None of the brands on this list would probably be here without the Cretors. The company has been around since 1885 when Charles Cretor invented the popcorn machine. The family continued to improve the machine over the generations, and today sell their own brand of pre-popped popcorn. Their chile jalapeño cheddar flavor is certified organic and combines the richness of white cheddar with some jalapeño kick. We also recommend G.H. Cretors organic dill pickle flavored popcorn.
This Popcorn is Awesome
Crushed Pepper & Truffle Oil
When you hear crushed pepper and truffle oil, you might picture tablecloths and $$$. Being that this popcorn doesn’t require either of those, we can say that yes, This Popcorn Is Awesome. Besides pepper and truffle oil, the company also offers movie theater flavor and aged white cheddar, all of which are certified gluten-free and organic.
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