Popcorn is the ultimate movie snack. Theaters around the world over offer it every time you go to see a movie. But when you have IBS, you need to watch what you eat, avoid foods that you know to cause a flare up of symptoms. So, one of the questions you may have when you start this diet is which foods are low FODMAP. Is popcorn low FODMAP? You’ll probably be very glad to know that popcorn is low FODMAP. People with IBS can tolerate one serving of popcorn which is 1 packet or 7 cups.
IBS sufferers can eat plain popcorn, and many will probably be able to eat a small serving of cinema popcorn, but if you’re making your own at home, you might want to add a bit of flavour. Here’s a few recipes for scrumptious popcorn that is still low FODMAP. Sprinkle with Casa de Sante Low FODMAP Spice Mixes for added flavor.
Plain Popcorn
Serves Four
Plain popcorn can be very nice, especially if it’s freshly popped. This popcorn recipe can be used as a base for other recipes. It makes around 8 cups of popped popcorn.
Ingredients
1/3 cup of corn for popping
A little oil
Method
- Put a little oil in the pan.
- Put it on a medium heat.
- Add the corn, and put the lid on the pan.
- Shake the pan occasionally.
- When there’s about 3 seconds between the ‘popping’ noises coming from the pan, then the popcorn has finished.
Dill Popcorn
Serves four
Dill popcorn is low FODMAP, and absolutely wonderful. This recipe only takes five minutes, and makes four servings.
Ingredients
Tablespoon of fresh dill, chopped
Tablespoon of garlic-infused olive oil, or extra virgin olive oil
Two teaspoon of white vinegar
8 cups of popped popcorn
Method
- Mix the dill, vinegar, and olive oil together in a bowl.
- Pour the mix over the popcorn.
- Toss to coat.
- Season with salt, and serve.
Sweet Smoky Popcorn
Serves Four
This mouth-wateringly good popcorn tastes smoky and sweet. It takes about ten minutes to make.
Ingredients
8 cups of popped popcorn
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup
2 heaped teaspoons of smoked paprika
Salt
Method
- Mix the vegetable oil, maple syrup and smoked paprika to a paste.
- Add salt to your own taste.
- Pour mix over warm popcorn, and stir to coat.
Savoury Popcorn
Serves Four
If you’re a bigger fan of savoury flavours than sweet, then this is the popcorn for you.
Ingredients
8 cups of popped popcorn
Olive oil spray
Smoked paprika
Oregano
1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese
Method
- Lightly spray the popcorn with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with smoked paprika, oregano, and parmsesan cheese.
- Stir to coat.
Sweet Popcorn
Serves Four
This sweet popcorn recipe combines cinnamon, chocolate, and a little icing sugar for a truly delicious taste. It is simple to make, and everyone will love it.
Ingredients
8 cups of popped popcorn
Coconut oil spray
Cinnamon
Cocoa powder
1 teaspoon icing or confectioner’s sugar
Method
- Spray the popcorn with the coconut oil spray.
- Sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon, and cocoa powder.
- Toss to coat.
- Serve.