Spicy Popcorn!

There is a large variety of snacks out there to choose from, including at least fifteen Doritos flavors, five SunChips varieties as well as a lengthy list of potato chips, just to name a few. Regardless of which ever snack you prefer, most are not gluten (or dairy) free.

I'll admit it, I can't complain about not being able to eat most snacks. I would much rather be able to eat fruits and veggies than processed baked goods. Although, that doesn't mean I don't crave a salty or sweet snack every once in a while.

One of the best purchases since our recent move was an $8 popcorn bowl from Target. It's not only healthier to make fresh popped popcorn but also cost efficient. Even after movie nights, making chex mix and occasional snacking, 6 weeks later we're still on our first, small container of kernels.

I was craving a spicy, salty snack and came up with this popcorn. It's now my favorite popcorn, plus it's super easy and quick to make!

Ingredients

- 1/4 cup popcorn kernels

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- 2-3 teaspoons Garlic Powder and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes*

- 1-2 tablespoons Franks Red Hot*

- Few dashes of salt*

*Adjust seasonings to taste.

Recipe

Prepare kernels per popcorn maker directions. Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder and crushed red pepper in a small bowl, drizzle over the popped kernels and mix with a large spoon. Microwave for 45 seconds and mix, repeat 1x. Next, add a few dashes of Franks Red Hot over popcorn, mix and then microwave for another 45 seconds. Mix one final time, allow to cool and enjoy!

Yum!