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Healthier Popcorn made with Coconut Oil

July 8, 2013 by Wifeeclectic 37 Comments

Healthy Popcorn

I am a popcorn junkie. Seriously. I can be found watching old X-File reruns with a huge bowl of popcorn in my lap at least a couple of times a week. A few years ago, I started to shy away from microwave popcorn because I didn’t want all of the extra stuff in my body. I switched completely to air popped popcorn. Over time, I started to add more and more butter and eventually I realized my air popped popcorn was no longer a good alternative. I needed something better. Then I discovered popcorn made on the stove top with coconut oil. I went to a book club meeting and the hostess has a huge bowl of popcorn. It was delicious, amazing even and it wasn’t flavored with tons of butter, instead it had been made with coconut oil. I was hooked, especially when I found out how easy it is to make. 
You will need:
1/2 Cup Popcorn Kernels
3 TBSP Virgin Coconut Oil
A large pot with a lid
Salt, to taste

 Heat the coconut oil over medium heat on the stove. When completely liquid, add your kernels and stir until they are completely coated.

 Add the lid to the pot and wait for the kernels to pop. I like using a clear lid when possible so I can watch the kernels, if your lid isn’t clear, just listen for them.
When the popcorn starts to pop, start shaking the popcorn. You can do this two ways, either shake the pot back and forth as it sits on the burner, or my preferred way is to lift the pot off the burner every five or 6 seconds and shake it. Wait until you hear 2 or 3 seconds between each pop. Remove from heat.

Coconut Oil Popcorn

Popcorn made with coconut oil is delicious, better for you and best of all it gives you that crunch you are craving without throwing healthy out the window. It is a favorite treat in out house.

I personally love to use coconut oil instead of other methods. I love how natural it is. It is pure oil, not partially hydrogenated, and it is absolutely delicious. 

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  1. sts2000 says

    July 8, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    I use coconut oil in baking all the time. I recently used it to make a homemade wood sealer – 1 part coconut oil, 1 part beeswax, 1 part canola oil…we rubbed it on our cedar bee boxes and they look AWESOME! In the process we found this mix to be good for our skin – it is healing cracked feet and fingers AWESOME!

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  2. Kendra H says

    July 8, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    Why had I never thought of using CO for popcorn? I use it for so much already. Thanks!

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  3. LaurieD says

    July 8, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Supposedly, that's how movie theaters used to pop their popcorn way back when.

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  4. Yvonne says

    July 8, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    What a great giveaway! I'm all about healthier options, and I never thought to do this – definitely will be trying it 🙂

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  5. Entirely Eventful Day says

    July 8, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    Coconut oil is my BFF! I love this idea!

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  6. Eligonma says

    July 8, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    I use coconut oil for cooking, baking and all over my body. I love it!

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  7. Lara Trottier says

    July 8, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    I like coconut oil for my daughter's eczema. I have used it for popcorn though.

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  8. Elaine Klingbeil says

    July 8, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    I never thought about using it for popcorn! I want to go try it right now…

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  9. marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings says

    July 8, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    oooh I've had a jar of coconut oil for this very purpose for months I really need to get on it!

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  10. Brynn01 says

    July 8, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    This would be awesome!!

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  11. Deena N says

    July 8, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    I would love to try it for cooking/baking

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  12. Brittany Thomas says

    July 9, 2013 at 3:44 am

    Love it as my face wash!

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  13. Lisa Brown says

    July 9, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    I use it as a body moisturizer

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  14. Kristen says

    July 11, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    I love using it in my granola. I also love using it for kale chips, popcorn, muffins and pancakes.

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  15. Karen Delaney says

    July 11, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    I use it for baking…makes a great pie crust!

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  16. Anne-Marie says

    July 11, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    I use coconut oil in all of my cooking and baking. I love it!

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  17. Anonymous says

    July 11, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    I like to use coconut as a moisturizer, I cook with it, and I also love to make popcorn with it!

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  18. Carolyn says

    July 11, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    Have been making our popcorn with coconut oil since I found Tropical Traditions. We spice it up with thing like a mushroom blend I found or white pepper and garlic powder. Always a hit at movie time.

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  19. Nancy A says

    July 11, 2013 at 6:06 pm

    I am new to using coconut oil, but like it in my coffee every morning and made No-Bake Coconut Balls. Want to learn new applications for it. Oh! I did use it after my shower and loved it! Makes you so soft and smells great!! Going to try popcorn for sure. I love popcorn!!!

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  20. Jessica says

    July 11, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    diaper rash!! Coconut works great!

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  21. Carrie says

    July 11, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    I love using coconut oil in brownies!

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  22. A Stopher says

    July 11, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    I still need to branch out but I love just taking a big bite for something sweet and also like using it as a moisturizer!

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  23. Annie1 says

    July 11, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    I love using coconut oil in baking and also in my hair, on my skin and on my scalp!

    Rafflecopter Name is Anne Taylor

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  24. Lady E. says

    July 12, 2013 at 5:44 am

    I love using coconut oil when I fry my eggs in the morning! Delicious!

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  25. FMB says

    July 12, 2013 at 6:02 am

    I love the taste and use it in salad toppings ie spicy toasted nuts broiled in oil in the oven

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  26. Danielle says

    July 12, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    My favorite use is beauty products, toothpaste, deoderant, and facewash/ abrassion.

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  27. Kit says

    July 12, 2013 at 11:18 pm

    cooking, baking, and making popcorn.

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  28. thealtmommy says

    July 12, 2013 at 11:48 pm

    I use it for so many things, but my favorite is probably to treat skin conditions. My husband and daughter are extremely light complected and often suffer heat rash. Coconut oil clears it right up.

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  29. karmakaytlyn says

    July 13, 2013 at 12:18 am

    I like to use it in baking, sautees, and deodorant.

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  30. krystel warden says

    July 13, 2013 at 2:31 am

    i have never used coconut oil but if i did i would use it for my hair because i heard its good for hair

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  31. krystel warden says

    July 13, 2013 at 2:32 am

    i would use it as a deep condtiner for my hair

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  32. Rachel says

    July 13, 2013 at 4:33 am

    I have been wanting to try coconut oil. I've heard it is awesome to saute green beans in. Might get my kids to eat them better…

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  33. Tammy A. says

    July 13, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    I use it mostly for skin and hair, need to start using it for cooking too.

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  34. Tannis says

    July 13, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    I like using it as face and body moisturizer, but would like to try using it in baking and cooking.

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  35. Kathleen says

    July 13, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    My favorite use is probably in making raw chocolate! Yum! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  36. Sarah McKelvy says

    July 13, 2013 at 10:06 pm

    My favorite use is for making stir fry.

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  37. Elena Vo says

    July 14, 2013 at 11:28 pm

    Using it in biscuits instead of butter or shortening. 🙂

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