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Caramel Popcorn Balls

May 30, 2014 · 13 Comments

 

Caramel Popcorn Balls

 

My lovely friend and yogi mama, Lou from Yogi Tree (you might remember her from Fridge Scrapings fame) came up with this amazing recipe and I begged her to let me share it with you! Enjoy!

 

Caramel Popcorn Balls

Vital Stats: vegan – nut/gluten/refined sugar free

So, this is what you need:

1 cup coconut butter*
20 sulphur free dates 
6 cups air popped organic popcorn
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup warm water

Okay, so this is how you do it:

Start off with coconut butter and popcorn in your food processor – whizz for about a minute…. slowly start adding dates one by one through the shoot. Add vanilla/salt and finally slowly drizzle water in bit by bit.

You should end up with a very crumbly mix – it’s actually easier to make bars, so if you prefer simply press into a baking tray lined with baking paper. To make balls, you need to squeeze the mix quite a few times in the palm for your hand before very gently patting into bite-shapes. Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

MOST EXCELLENT when drizzled with dark chocolate (just saying).

*How to make coconut butter: 

If you have a food processor and a (big) bag of coconut you are approximately 12 minutes away from deliciousness. So easy, so delicious and HEALTHY (not to mention dirt cheap compared to store bought)….. COCONUT BUTTER!

The trick is to make a big batch, otherwise your food processor will struggle…. use at least 750g shredded or dessicated coconut. Whizz in your food processor, scraping down the sides every few minutes….. it will take at least 10 minutes, probably more. If your machine is struggling, then rest it every now and again (I will not be blamed for burnt-out motors!). I always add a good pinch of sea salt.

Soon you will have smooth, creamy, buttery-ness that can be consumed in OH so many ways. The awesome thing is that coconut butter will solidify at room temperature like coconut oil so drizzled on a frozen banana it becomes like “magic shell” ice cream topping.

 

 Lou from Yogi Tree

About Lou:

Hi there lovely NNAM readers, my name is Louise Mackie, and among other things I am Mum to an energetic 3 & 1/2 year old, a yoga teacher, doula and wholefood cook.  I have recently started my business Yogi Tree on the Gold Coast which focuses on a few holistic “branches” of wellbeing (a few being because I have SO many interests & passions I can’t limit it to one).

Basically, my passion is helping women feel empowered to have beautiful, healthy birthing experiences through yoga, mindfulness, meditation, and good food.  Preparation and education is key – starting awesome habits during pregnancy sets up your whole family for maintaining a healthy and positive lifestyle. If you live on the Gold Coast, I would love to see you at one of my yoga classes!

Get in touch with Lou:  Website  Facebook

 

Yogi Tree Wellbeing

 

 

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Kirri White says

    May 30, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    These look delish ladies. I love to see people embracing their multi-passionate ways Louise 🙂

    Reply
    • Natural New Age Mum says

      May 30, 2014 at 1:22 pm

      She’s pretty talented this gal. 😀

      Reply
  2. Brenda Janschek says

    May 30, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    Oh my gosh these sounds yum! I wonder what Louise would recommend if you don’t have coconut butter? I’m thinking coconut oil will do : )

    Reply
    • Natural New Age Mum says

      May 30, 2014 at 1:22 pm

      You can make it easily with coconut in the food processor – the link on it takes you to Lou’s instructions 🙂

      Reply
      • Brenda Janschek says

        May 30, 2014 at 8:37 pm

        I’m not sure that link is working Sonia?

        Reply
        • Natural New Age Mum says

          June 2, 2014 at 10:24 am

          Sorry Bren! I have added the info in now. 🙂

  3. Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says

    June 6, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    Oh wow! I am loving all of your healthy and tasty recipes! I am totally making these this weekend… perfect movie watching food (on a cold Melbourne weekend!) Thank you so much for linking up with our Fabulous Foodie Fridays party! xx

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    • Natural New Age Mum says

      June 6, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      Thanks Lucy! It’s still warm here in QLD! 🙂

      Reply
  4. House in Tillford says

    June 6, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    Interesting recipe- and I can imagine it would go perfectly with chocolate!

    Reply
    • Natural New Age Mum says

      June 6, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      Now you are thinking! 😉

      Reply
  5. Lauren @ Create Bake Make says

    June 8, 2014 at 7:19 am

    Yum, this looks delicious! Thank you for linking up with us for Fabulous Foodie Fridays x

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    • Natural New Age Mum says

      June 10, 2014 at 10:58 am

      Thanks for stopping by Lauren x

      Reply
  6. Kate says

    July 13, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    Yum, I just made these today before school goes back tomorrow and THEY ARE A MASSIVE HIT WITH EVERYONE! Even our 11 month old baby loves them. Hubby too. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to make another batch already haha 🙂

    Reply

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