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A Delicious and Diet-Friendly Snack
If you’re a youth minister or run any kind of program where there is going to be large groups of children together at any one time, it can be a daunting task trying to find snacks that will accommodate that large of a crowd. It has to be something that a great number of people are sure to like, and it also has to be something easy to prepare. With these two criteria in mind, it’s a good idea to use popcorn as your fallback snack. But don’t simply resort to microwave popcorn. Offer the kids a healthier alternative.
To that end, purchase wholesale popcorn, which comes unpopped and ready to make. All you’ll need is several air poppers working at the same time, and before you know it, you’ll have a huge supply of popcorn to keep the kids munching and happy. While some people stand by the stovetop method of popping popcorn kernels, this will simply be too time consuming for a large group. And don’t forget that buying in bulk offers some unexpected benefits. One, you’ll save money upfront because the popcorn will be cheaper per pound. And two, unpopped popcorn will keep. So even if you don’t go through the entire wholesale purchase, you’ll be able to use it the next time there’s a large get together.
A Delicious and Diet-Friendly Snack
When people go on diets, they are often most dismayed at their inability to eat snack foods. Chips are off the list. Cookies are certainly gone. And forget about ice cream. While it seems like every other food is a no, there is usually one snack food that remains okay. And while it can feel like a guilty pleasure, popcorn is usually allowed on many diets. The only thing to keep in mind with this healthy snack is that it’s only healthy so long as it isn’t drenched in butter and salt.
While this is the appeal for many people, if you can learn to love popcorn with little to no additives, it can make a delicious snacking staple without feeling like you’re dishonoring your diet. The best way to keep popcorn healthy is by throwing unpopped popcorn in a hot air popper. This way, the popcorn comes out with zero salt and zero butter (and not to mention zero chemicals), which is something that can’t be said for the microwave options.
The Perfect Pop, Every Time
Popcorn remains one of the most popular and prevalent snack foods in American homes. Whether you’re eating it smothered in butter and salt while watching a movie or you’re eating it plain as a healthy snack, every popcorn connoisseur is on the hunt for how to make the perfect bowl of popcorn. Microwave popcorn is immediately problematic. Having to rely on microwave settings, the bag is invariably less than perfect. There are un-popped kernels in the bottom of the bag, while other pieces are left charred and blackened.
If you are seeking the perfect popcorn experience every time, you should definitely go with kernels and an air popper. The air popper spits the popped, fluffy pieces of popcorn out of the heat and into a bowl below, so each piece is popped when it’s ready and never overcooked. It also means you can add your own desired amount of salt and butter, so even if people in your family have differing tastes, everyone can have a perfectly seasoned and delicious bowl of popcorn.