15 Minute Caramel Popcorn {Allergy-Free}

Tonight is movie night at our house and you know what that means....popcorn! I decided to jazz it up a little since we're watching one of my all-time favorite Disney movies - Lady and the Tramp. Can't wait to watch this with my girls - and Hubs! Here's the low-down:

15 Minute Caramel Popcorn {Allergy-Free}

{I use Orville Reddenbacher in a jar. Air pop a 1/2 cup kernels = 3-5 quarts popcorn}

In a microwave safe bowl, heat 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup Smart Balance Light, 1/4 cup corn syrup, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp salt for 2 min. Stir, heat another minute. Stir. Then, add 1 tsp baking soda and heat another minute. Stir.

 

How do you eat your popcorn??

For more yummy popcorn flavors try this and this.

BBQ Popcorn {Dairy-Free} Taking Movie Night to a Whole New Level

One thing I love about popcorn is that it is so versatile! It's a great snack to eat instead of chips and it's a whole grain, so it's healthy {minus all the dripping butter}. I posted awhile back about taking popcorn to the next stage - stepping outside the 'movie theater' popcorn box, so to speak - and showed you how to make Pizza Popcorn. That was yummy! Today I made some of this:

BBQ Popcorn {Dairy-Free}

1/2 cup popcorn kernels
Spray Crisco or Pam
BBQ Seasoning {I used Paula Deen's}
Black Pepper

Pop the pocorn according to package directions. I used an air popper so no oil was used during preparation. Once popped, spray a light dusting of Crisco or Pam on the top layer and sprinkle some BBQ seasoning on top. With a large spoon or your hands, mix the popcorn up and repeat the spray & sprinkle steps. Mix again and sprinkle more if needed. Finally, sprinkle a bit of black pepper on the very top. Spoon into bowls and enjoy!