First of all, let me say that I know that popcorn is a slider food and has carbs. I know that you should not be eating it early out because the hulls could get stuck in your suture. I am almost 2 years post op and I love popcorn and eat it in moderation.

I have found a way (with some research and experimenting) to make a sweet and salty popcorn with no added fat or sugar. It is the paper bag in the microwave method. It is not glazed like kettle corn, but it still tastes yummy! Warning though, lots of the popcorn seeds do not pop, so I put a little extra in.

1/4 cup popcorn kernels (I use white popcorn)

1 tsp of Torani Syrup (I use vanilla, and I have tried brown sugar cinnamon as well...you could try anything!)

1-2 tsp splenda (experiment to find your sweetness likes)

salt to taste (I like more salty than sweet, so I use a bit. I ground up my salt to make it super fine more like popcorn salt from a suggestion on another website...sticks to the popcorn a little better, but it is up to you)

cinnamon or other spices optional

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Dump into brown paper bag. Fold the top over a couple of times and crease it well so the bag doesn't open. Lie the bag on its side in the microwave. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes and watch carefully, it burns quickly. Once the popping has slowed, turn it off. Mine take just over 2 minutes, you will have to experiment to find what works with your microwave.

Dump in a bowl and enjoy!

if you don't like stevia, you could try swerve.. http://www.swervesweetener.com/

outside of that, it's a great recipe! i'll have to try it. thank you!

I am pre op, but none the less THRILLED to find your recipe!!! Thank you kindly! I look forward to making some for my husband and I. Kettlecorn is always good, especially with the up coming FALL SEASON (my fav!!)

Congrats on your success!!!

My parents own a kettle corn company in Colorado springs. It's 50 calories for 1/2 cup. They have tried artificial sweeteners and it ruins the kernel while cooking in the actual kettle. They just add less sugar, use salt, "mushroom" popcorn, and canola oil. It's so delicious! Add them on Facebook if you like. Www.facebook.com/kettlechefs

I loved popcorn before surgery but have yet to try any after. I really miss it! Thanks for the tips.

what is mushroom popcorn?

what is mushroom popcorn?

It's the type of kernel. When it pops its a large piece of popcorn and has a big top, that's where the name comes from. ACT popcorn and theater popcorn is considered "butterfly".

Thanks for the idea! Will definitely try it down the road... :0)

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what is Torani Syrup???

what is Torani Syrup???

They have a line if syrups (regular and sugar free) that a lot of coffee houses use to flavor specialty coffee. They are a sleevers best friend! Here is their site...

http://www.torani.com/

There are other brands too, but this one is most available to me where I live. You can order directly from them, or on Amazon I think. I use them to flavor shakes, in Protein ice cream, to flavor plain greek yogurt, you name it! I used it in place of oil in the popcorn recipe..sweetens as well!

Thank you!!! I just ordered it from Amazon

Oh YUM I have to try this!

( when I reach goal of course)

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I tried it the other day. It was excellent!!!! Thanks

OMG thank u thank u. I am so excited to have a snack that satisfies the craving of sweets. I am pre-op but love kettlecorn. In my family I am the Queen of Sweets.