Do you know those holiday popcorn tins with three flavors of butter, caramel, and orange cheddar cheese popcorn?
I get those as a gift almost every year because when you don't know what a person wants, you can't go wrong with giving someone a popcorn tin. Who doesn't love popcorn, right?
Since I have changed my lifestyle and started eating healthier, I no longer consume holiday popcorn tins. In fact, during the last holiday season, I gave it away because it was no longer suitable for my dietary preferences.
But there are alternatives to holiday, seasonal popcorn without all the nasty ingredients.
Remember when I shared about Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP?
After discovering Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, a gluten-free, whole grain, and non-GMO popcorn brand, I have been buying it ever since.
About Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP
Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP is a popcorn brand founded in 2001 by Dan and Angie Bastian. The company is headquartered in Minnesota and offers a range of flavors, such as Sea Salt, Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn, White Cheddar, and more.
This popcorn is created with non-GMO popcorn kernels and is gluten-free. The brand also uses simple ingredients and is free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. Over the years, Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP has become increasingly popular. It can be found in many grocery stores throughout the United States and Canada.
I always grab every flavor of Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Seasonal popcorn when I shop at Sprouts during the holiday season.
During my last shopping trip, I picked up three bags of holiday flavors:
My Thoughts about Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Seasonal Popcorns
I've been buying Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP seasonal popcorn for several years, with White Chocolate Peppermint and Dark Chocolate being my favorite.
White Chocolate Peppermint
The White Chocolate Peppermint is a delightful fusion of crushed peppermint and white chocolate pieces, which gives a light and soft crunch with every bite. The flavors are well balanced, neither too sweet nor bland, but have an ideal amount of sweetness. Imagine the perfect holiday treat combining peppermint bark and kettle corn popcorn flavors, and you have the White Chocolate Peppermint.
Also, the 4.5oz bag is only 170 calories!
Ingredients: Cane Sugar, Popcorn, Sunflower Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Peppermint Candy Pieces (Cane Sugar, Rice Syrup, Coconut Oil, Beet Juice Concentrate [For Color], Peppermint Oil, Soy Lecithin), Nonfat Dry Milk, Whole Milk Powder, Salt, Natural Flavor.
Dark Chocolate
Even though I'm not a big fan of dark chocolate, this flavor makes me reconsider it.
The light drizzle of chocolate on each popcorn melts in my mouth, which is so satisfying. Again, the chocolate is not too sweet, with a hint of salty goodness!
This flavor is year-round, but Dark Chocolate comes in a dark purple bag with snowflakes during the holiday season.
Ingredients: Cane Sugar, Popcorn, Sunflower Oil, Palm Kernel and Palm Oil, Cocoa Powder (Processed with Alkali), Sea Salt, Whey, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor.
Swiss Miss
I tried out a new flavor, Swiss Miss, which I now enjoy in popcorn form instead of drinking hot cocoa with marshmallows. It's crunchy and sweet with the drizzle of chocolate and marshmallows, making it great to munch on while watching Christmas movies.
Ingredients: Cane Sugar, Popcorn, Sunflower Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa Powder, Salt, Whole Milk Powder, Nonfat Dry Milk, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavors.
I hope Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP brings Swiss Miss back each holiday season.
The Downside of Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP
Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP seasonal popcorn should come in larger bags, as 4.5 oz is not enough for such an addicting snack that I finish within a couple of days.
Also, the price is about $7 for such a small bag. But as good as the popcorn is, it's worth it!
Create your Own Popcorn Tin
As I mentioned, Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP is a better alternative for holiday popcorn tins.
You can purchase empty holiday cookie tins and fill them up with Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP seasonal popcorn. It's a much more thoughtful gift with better-flavored popcorn.
Or better yet, gift yourself these popcorn bags; you deserve it!
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