Caramel Popcorn

Caramel Popcorn Recipe

Tahini is a fantastic source of protein and is rich in the essential amino acid methionine, which helps aid liver function by reducing fat deposits in the liver. This popular sesame paste also provides plenty of healthy unsaturated fats and vitamin E, which help promote heart health. Pumpkin and sunflower seeds are a wonderful source of zinc, which is vital for supporting male and female fertility, needed for a strong immune system and required for healthy skin and wound healing. Coconut oil is one of the safest cooking oils to use at higher temperatures as it won’t turn into a harmful trans fat.

Makes: 2 bowls of popcorn

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Caramel Popcorn Recipe

By: Lisa Guy

The kids will love this healthy take on popcorn. Movie night?


Servings

2 bowls

Prep time

Cook time

Recipe


Ingredients

  • 7 cups air-popped popcorn (use 4 tbsp popcorn kernels)
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds or almond flakes
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • ⅓ cup sesame seeds
  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • ⅓ cup tahini (or almond or cashew nut butter)
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil

Method


  • In large bowl, combine popcorn, seeds and coconut.
  • In small saucepan over medium heat, mix tahini, maple syrup and coconut oil until well combined.
  • Pour tahini mixture over popcorn mixture and gently toss until popcorn is well coated.
  • Place in freezer for an hour and bring out when ready to serve.

  

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Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy is a respected Sydney-based naturopath, author and passionate foodie with 16 years of clinical experience. She runs a naturopathic clinic in Rose Bay called Art of Healing and is the founder of Bodhi Organic Tea.

Lisa is a great believer that good wholesome food is one of the greatest pleasures in life and the foundation of good health. Lisa encourages her clients to get back to eating what nature intended: good, clean, wholesome food that’s nutrient-rich and free from high levels of sugars, harmful fats, artificial additives and pesticides. Her aim is to change the way people eat, cook and think about food.

Lisa is an avid health writer, being a regular contributor to The Sunday Telegraph's Body and Soul, and leading magazines including WellBeing. Lisa is an author of five books to date, including My Goodness: all you need to know about children’s health and nutrition , Pregnancy Essentials, Heal Yourself, Listen to your Body and Healthy Skin Diet .

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