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The Best Bagged Popcorn for Quick Fix Snacking
Updated on Oct. 22, 2024
Craving popcorn but not the hassle of pulling out the popper? We get it! And we also know there are bagged popcorn brands out there that hit the spot. But in a snack aisle packed full of all kinds, which options are really the best? Our Test Kitchen sampled nine options to find the tastiest brands.
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Best Old-Fashioned Popcorn
O-Ke-Doke Popcorn
Want popcorn that tastes like it came right out of your own kitchen—but without the hassle? Pick up a bag of classic O-Ke-Doke Popcorn.
“If you’re looking for popcorn that tastes like it was made on the stovetop, this is it,” says Content Director Ellie Martin Cliffe.
This popcorn is wonderfully salty and crispy. It even has some underlying buttery notes. This is the bagged popcorn to pick up for your next movie night on the sofa.
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Best Low-Cal Popcorn
Popcornopolis Nearly Naked
When you skip the melted butter or caramel coating, popcorn is a pretty healthy snack. There are plenty of low-calorie bagged popcorn options out there, but our experts’ favorite is Popcornopolis Nearly Naked Popcorn.
This lightly salted popcorn has just 35 calories per cup, but the calorie count isn’t what really had our testers’ mouths watering. It’s just a darn good popcorn. “I want to eat this by the handful!” says Ellie. “The kernels are super crunchy and light.”
And if you want to add more flavor to this popcorn without adding fat or many calories, try a sprinkling of homemade popcorn seasoning.
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Best Alternative Popcorn
LesserEvil Himalayan Pink Salt Popcorn
