Lisa Richards, nutritionist and author of The Candida Diet, explains, “Amaranth is an ancient grain known for being naturally gluten-free and packed with protein. AmaranthĪmaranth is another ancient grain that is growing in popularity as a popcorn alternative. Ready to try it? Here’s an easy recipe for popped sorghum. (Amen to that!) You can enjoy puffed sorghum on its own or as a topping for ice cream, salads and soups. Harris-Pincus says sorghum can even be better than popcorn because it doesn’t have the hull like popcorn kernels, so it won’t get stuck in your teeth. Though smaller in size than traditional popcorn, sorghum resembles baby popcorn kernels and are crunchy in texture and toasty in flavor. When heated, sorghum acts the most like corn kernels and will produce a soft white snack. It’s gluten-free, full of fiber and rich in antioxidants. Why? Well, it’s a USA-grown ancient grain that’s a plant-based source of protein. Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN, founder of and author of The Protein-Packed Breakfast Club, says popping sorghum is a great alternative to popcorn. If you are new to popping ancient grains, you may want to start with sorghum first. When applied to heat, most ancient grains puff, so if you give these ancient grains a go, be open minded and don’t expect an airy, soft shell like you would with popped corn kernels.Ĭurious? Try puffing up one of these ancient grains the next time you watch Clueless for the millionth time. (How did we not know this before?!)Īctually, let’s clarify that a little bit: not all ancient grains will pop like exactly popcorn. Ancient grains like amaranth, barley, buckwheat, quinoa and sorghum can all be popped and enjoyed as popcorn alternatives. Movie night requires some staples: a comfy pair of sweatpants, cozy blankets and plenty of snacks, like the classic oversized bowl of popcorn.Īlthough popcorn is usually the movie night snack of choice, corn is not the only whole grain you can pop.
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