{"id":66,"date":"2020-03-18T11:21:01","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T11:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/?p=66"},"modified":"2020-07-18T11:21:45","modified_gmt":"2020-07-18T11:21:45","slug":"homemade-popcorn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/?p=66","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Popcorn"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Popcorn is a favorite snack for many, a snack that is married to movie watching and an easy go-at anytime. There really is nothing fancy about popcorn \u2013 just plain ole\u2019 popcorn kernels. And that is exactly what we are going to do, simply pop some kernels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Popcorn is a whole grain, meaning it contains all three parts of the entire plant seed.<\/p>\n

\u00a0What is a Whole Grain?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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  • <\/i>Bran<\/b>\u00a0– The outer layer that contains antioxidants, B vitamins and fiber<\/span><\/li>\n
  • <\/i>Endosperm<\/b>\u00a0– The largest part of the kernel that contains the\u00a0starchy carbohydrates, proteins and small amounts of vitamins and minerals.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • <\/i>Germ<\/b>\u00a0–\u00a0Contains the embryo and source of many B vitamins, some protein, minerals, and healthy fats.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    When you see the words \u201cwhole grain\u201d written on any product or in any ingredient list \u2013 it\u00a0must<\/i>\u00a0contain all three parts of the grain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Making homemade popcorn was a little project my kids and I tested over the quarantine homeschool weeks.\u00a0 We tested many different ways to make this popcorn from the amount of time it took to make the freshest popcorn or the best ways to season the kernels. For some reason this simple act of making homemade popcorn from scratch rather than popping up a bag of microwave popcorn has won over my kids.\u00a0 They were really surprised that is all it took to make popcorn!\u00a0 Plus, they experimented with seasonings each child enjoys and we have found that everyone loves their popcorn just a little bit different.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Homemade Popcorn<\/h2>\n
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    A simple and fun way to make popcorn, even the kids can make! Pop, season, shake and eat!<\/div>\n
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    Servings:\u00a0<\/span>1<\/span><\/div>\n
    Calories:\u00a0<\/span>120<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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    • 1\/4<\/span>\u00a0cup\u00a0<\/span>popcorn kernels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        In a paper bag place popcorn kernels in the bag. Fold top of the bag for closure. Place in the microwave for about 1 minute and 50 seconds (this may alter depending upon microwave). Place popped popcorn in a container with lid.<\/p>\n
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        Season with one tablespoon of canola oil and sprinkle with salt. Place lid on container and shake to evenly distribute seasonings.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        4 cups of unseasoned popcorn – 120 calories; 4 grams protein; 1.5 grams fat; 23 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams fiber; 6% iron; 3% potassium<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        We have found that you can reuse the brown paper bag over if you season after popping in a different container (plus it is fun for the kids to shake and season).\u00a0 A 1\/4 cup popcorn kernels makes about 4 cups of popcorn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        Honestly, before I had kids, as a professional I would always comment and say, \u201cGet the kids in the kitchen with this fun recipe.\u201d\u00a0 Little did I know all the mess and patience I would be in for, ha! I totally get it now and there are some days when you need to cook alone and other days it sure can be fun.\u00a0 This simple one-step recipe involves little mess and lots of fun, plus it takes no time and usually followed up with a movie. Yay!\u00a0 Cheers to you and hope you enjoy this fun, healthy and easy treat!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        Popcorn is a favorite snack for many, a snack that is married to movie watching and an easy go-at anytime. There really is nothing fancy about popcorn \u2013 just plain ole\u2019 popcorn kernels. And that is exactly what we are going to do, simply pop some kernels. Popcorn is a whole grain, meaning it contains […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":67,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=66"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68,"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66\/revisions\/68"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/67"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=66"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=66"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=66"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}