I cannot say enough good things about this kettle corn. It's April as I'm writing this review and I'm working to get my bikini body in order before the true heat of summer hits. It seems like everything sweet is packed full of calories- and not very filling. I'm pretty good at dieting until it comes to sweet foods- they're my weakness. As I was searching around for low calorie snack foods on Amazon I came across these glorious boxes. I'd shared Jolly Time's buttered popcorn with my foster kiddos many times and always loved the quality. So, I snatched up this order of 12 boxes of kettle corn.
I am SO glad I ordered this product in bulk, as I absolutely love it. I got it in a week ago and I've already finished my first box (each box has four packets). This popcorn is mildly sweet and a great way to cure a craving for something sugary without reaching for a candy bar. At only 110 calories (yes 110 - NOT 100) a bag, you get a huge serving of food for less than a regular sized Snicker's candy bar! One microwaved bag equals one serving- so there's no need to portion these out. You get approximately 5 cups from one fully cooked bag- which is actually ton of popcorn. If you're restricting your calories and want something very filling, this can do the trick.
There are few things to keep in mind in terms of dieting: popcorn is still carbs, and most likely you're going to have a boost of energy followed by a crash. I don't eat these during the day (I stick to veggie carbs through the day to provide me with long-term energy). Instead I eat this as a snack in the evening. It's also made with sugar and butter. The sodium content isn't *too* high, but it's still high enough to cause a bit of water retention. If you're cutting calories and watching the pounds on your scale, just remember that the saltiness in this snack may cause you to hold some water weight.
Overall though, the quality of this popcorn is fantastic. My foster kiddos love it as much as I do. It always pops very evenly. We follow the directions and our bags are usually fully popped in under 2 minutes. VERY fast compared to other larger bags! It's a perfect healthy after school snack, great for bringing to sporting events and on car rides, and a perfect pre-portioned way to munch on something during movie night without going over your calorie limit for the day. Couldn't more highly praise this product. Well packaged, very fresh, very yummy, easy to cook, and only 110 calories a bag!
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