Maca Almond Popcorn Bars
Love almonds? Then you';ll love the taste of these chewy, yummy popcorn bars that boast whole grain, fiber, protein, and an extra nutrient kick from Maca root.
Yield: 16 bars
Ingredients
- 8 cups unsalted, unbuttered popped popcorn
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup flaked oats
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup brown rice syrup
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon maca root powder
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Line 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Place popcorn in large mixing bowl.
- Spread almonds and oats on baking sheet; bake for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned and toasted. Let cool completely; add to bowl with popcorn.
- In saucepan set over medium heat, combine almond butter, brown rice syrup, honey and salt. Stir in maca root powder until smooth and dissolved.
- In large mixing bowl, pour almond butter mixture over popcorn mixture; toss gently to coat evenly. Transfer mixture to prepared baking pan, patting down and spreading to edges. Let cool until firm. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts
130 calories
6 g total fat
0.5 g saturated fat
0 mg cholesterol
95 mg sodium
16 g carbohydrates
2 g fiber
8 g sugar
3 g protein
95 mg potassium