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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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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