# No-Corn Popcorn Recipes This Healthy Popcorn Alternative is Made By Seasoning Brown Rice Cakes By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-06-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-popcorn References: [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2015/06/healthy-nocorn-popcorn/) If your digestive system can't handle corn, this [healthy popcorn alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-white-cheddar-popcorn) might be a better option for you. Perfect for people with dietary restrictions, this recipe involves tearing four rice cakes apart (the brown rice ones, of course). Posted by Brigette on the Free People blog, the no-corn popcorn is extremely easy to make and contains no preservatives (as long as you get the right rice cakes containing nothing but organic brown rice). To attempt this version of healthy popcorn at home, break up the cakes into small pieces with your hands. Then, just [fry them up with olive oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-virgin-olive-oil-sea-salt-popcorn) and Himalayan salt. The result is a lower cholesterol snack with the added benefits of fiber, minerals and vitamins that help your heart, nervous system and blood sugar at the same time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Alternative Popcorn:** Creating popcorn alternatives using ingredients like rice cakes instead of corn offers a healthier option for people with dietary restrictions. - **Healthy Snacks:** Developing recipes for snacks that are low in cholesterol and high in fiber, minerals, and vitamins provides a nutritious alternative to traditional snack options. - **Gluten-free Options:** Incorporating gluten-free ingredients such as rice cakes in snack recipes allows individuals with gluten intolerances or allergies to enjoy tasty and satisfying snacks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Health Food:** The health food industry can explore innovative recipes and products that cater to the growing demand for healthier snack alternatives. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturing companies can diversify their product offerings by incorporating alternative ingredients into snack production, appealing to a wider range of consumers. - **Specialty Diets:** The specialty diet industry can capitalize on creating and marketing products that align with specific dietary needs, such as gluten-free, corn-free, or cholesterol-conscious diets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Corn-Free Popcorn-Like Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cob-snacks.md) - [Algae-Infused Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-zero-popcorn.md) - [Microwavable Popcorn Cobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppin-cobs.md) - [Popcorn Flour Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-flour.md) - [Vegan Brownie Popcorn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownie-popcorn.md) - [Airy Puffed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/like-air.md) - [Protein-Heavy Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-protein-popcorn.md) - [Whole-Grain Purple Kernel Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-kernel-popcorns.md) - [Better-for-You Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popchips-popcorn.md)