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