# Healthy Snack Makers The Lekue Popcorn Popper Makes Popcorn Making Healthier and Easier By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-making References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2016/01/lekue-collapsible-silicone-popcorn-maker-bowl.php) & [amzn](http://amzn.com/B00NF9CT0C) Although popcorn making has been a task in recent times that entailed a lot of oil and fat, the Lekue Popcorn Popper enables users to create [healthy snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whoa-momma) with just a microwave and kernels. Being that [store-bought popcorn bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-secret-readytoeat-popcorn) are often loaded with excess fat and chemicals, many consumers would opt to avoid popcorn altogether. The Lekue Popcorn Popper looks to reinvigorate the practice of [traditional popped popcorn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belles-gourmet-popcorn) with a user experience that's easy and healthy. After kernels have been added into the bottom of the bowl, the lid is placed on top and the device is placed into the microwave. From here, the Lekue Popcorn Popper will keep heat inside and allow the kernels to pop with just heat rather than using hot oil or butter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Microwave Popcorn:** The Lekue Popcorn Popper introduces a healthier and easier way to make popcorn in the microwave. - **Healthy Snacks:** Consumers are seeking healthier alternatives to store-bought snacks, creating opportunities for innovative products like the Lekue Popcorn Popper. - **Convenience Cooking:** The Lekue Popcorn Popper taps into the trend of convenient cooking by providing a quick and easy way to make homemade popcorn. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Appliances:** The rise of healthier eating habits creates a market opportunity for innovative kitchen appliances like the Lekue Popcorn Popper. - **Snack Food Manufacturing:** Healthy snack options, such as popcorn made with the Lekue Popcorn Popper, can disrupt the traditional snack food manufacturing industry. - **Microwaveable Food Products:** The Lekue Popcorn Popper presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the microwaveable food products industry to offer healthier alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Snacking Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-popping-kernels.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) - [Sci Fi-Themed Popcorn Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-star-popcorn.md) - [All-in-One Popcorn Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-pods.md) - [Airy Puffed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/like-air.md) - [Better-for-You Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popchips-popcorn.md) - [Artisanal Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pops-praiseworthy-popcorn.md) - [Flavor-Wrapped Popcorn Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-cups.md)