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What is the healthiest popcorn to eat?

Best healthy popcorn of 2022 Best overall: Lesser Evil Himalayan Pink Salt. Top-rated: Skinny Pop Sea Salt and Pepper. Best microwave: Newman's Own Organic Touch of Butter. Best plain kernels: Tiny But Mighty Unpopped Kernels. Best bagged popcorn: Boom Chicka Pop Avocado Oil Popcorn. More items... •

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So, what’s the best popcorn out there?

And with the right toppings, it’s a perfectly healthy and delectable snack that’s not just for movie night anymore. Not only does it offer up some gut-friendly fiber, but a serving is — get this — 3 to 4 cups. (We weren’t kidding when we said it doesn’t quit.)

Want a healthy, salty, crunchy snack that just doesn’t quit? Haaaave you met popcorn?

We also included popcorns at a variety of price points, as well as some bagged, microwaveable, and kernels-in-the-buff varieties — so you can get your pop on however you see fit . We spoke with Bess Berger, dietitian and owner of Nutrition by Bess , about what to look for in a healthy popcorn. Here’s what she recs:

These are our faves, without a kernel of doubt!

Best overall healthy popcorn

Price: $$$

$$$ Type: bagged

bagged Certs: organic, non-GMO

This popcorn from Lesser Evil features just four ingredients: organic and non-GMO popcorn (check and check), coconut oil, and Himalayan pink salt. It was also recommended to us by Rachelle Mallik, dietitian and owner of The Food Therapist, as one of her personal faves. Tasty and healthy? It’s in the bag.

Top-rated healthy popcorn

Price: $$

$$ Type: bagged

bagged Certs: non-GMO

It’s so munchable you’ll be tempted to eat the whole bag. A smattering of salt and pepper (seriously, that’s it besides the popcorn and sunflower oil) keep this bag simple while still packing a major punch in the flavor department.

Best microwave healthy popcorn

Price: $

$ Type: microwaveable

microwaveable Certs: organic, non-GMO

When you hear “Newman’s Own,” you probably think of salad dressing. But Newman knows what’s up when it comes to popcorn too. Pop this (lightly) buttered bag in the microwave and you’re good to go.

Best plain kernels healthy popcorn

Price: $

$ Type: unpopped kernels

unpopped kernels Certs: non-GMO

Made from an ancient heirloom variety of corn grown on the owners’ pristine family farm, this popcorn is truly unique and tasty. And this bag of unpopped kernels is a blank canvas (or is it hundreds of tiny blank canvases?), waiting for you to create your own popcorn masterpieces.

Best bagged healthy popcorn

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Price: $$

$$ Type: bagged

bagged Certs: non-GMO

Hold up — we just stumbled upon one of the greatest mash-ups of all time: avo oil and popcorn. (Sorry, PB&J.) The nutty deliciousness of avocado oil (one of our fave healthy fats) on this ready-to-eat popcorn will have you cheering, “I said a-Boom Chicka Pop!”

Best healthy popcorn for movie night

Price: $$$

$$$ Type: microwaveable (plus separate oil and seasonings)

microwaveable (plus separate oil and seasonings) Certs: organic, non-GMO

Having a home movie night? The popcorn is essential. If your fingers aren’t a little bit greasy, it’s not a true “bring the movie theater home” experience. Quinn’s got you covered with this popcorn kit, featuring the organic popcorn, oil, and drool-worthy seasonings (Aged Parmesan & Rosemary, Butter, and Cheddar) you need for your next movie night and/or Netflix marathon.

Best sweet healthy popcorn

Price: $$

$$ Type: microwaveable

microwaveable Certs: non-GMO

If savory isn’t your pop of choice, Black Jewell’s basic kettle popcorn is sweet but not sickeningly so (thanks to a sprinkle of stevia balanced with sea salt). It’s also made from heirloom black popcorn, which pops teeny-tiny and practically free of hulls.

Best cheesy healthy popcorn

Price: $

$ Type: bagged

bagged Certs: N/A

Some like it hot… but we prefer it cheesy. And so does the rest of the world, apparently, because this is the bestselling popped popcorn on Amazon. Each bite is loaded with cheesy, salty flavor — and each convenient single-serving bag has only 100 calories and 8 grams of carbs.

Big note: This popcorn is NOT non-GMO.

Best healthy popcorn for unique natural flavor

Price: $$$

$$$ Type: bagged

bagged Certs: non-GMO

Avid truffle shuffler? You’ll love this one. Like truffle fries but way healthier, this adorably miniature popcorn has all that rich flavor without any unnecessary additives. And did we mention the popcorn is ADORABLY miniature? This popcorn is pricey but SOOOOO worth it.

Best budget healthy popcorn

Price: $

$ Type: unpopped kernels

unpopped kernels Certs: non-GMO, organic

If you’re a bulk buyer, you NEED this 3-pound bag of non-GMO, organic popcorn kernels in your life. This bag makes roughly 255 cups of popcorn that you can dress up however you like — all for just under 15 bucks. And there’s no greater feeling of security than knowing you could, at a moment’s notice, fill your bathtub with popcorn without needing to leave the house.

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