Showing posts with label popcorn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label popcorn. Show all posts

Monday, October 31, 2011

HEALTHY HALLOWEEN

I've been dying to make these treats for Halloween.  Believe it or not, you can make Caramel Corn that won't give your dentist or your naturopathic doctor a heart attack. That's because it's made using brown rice syrup which is gentler sweetener that actually requires your body to take a bit more time to digest than refined sugar.  Which is a good thing.   I can't stop stuffing myself with the candy corn.  While this healthier twist on a traditional treat may not be appropriate for doling out to trick or treaters, it is a definite must try for the family and close friends at this special time of year.  Welcome Ancient Ones!  Happy Samhain!
 
CARAMEL CORN 

Candy corn is a festive seasonal confection that is easy to make.   I am 
especially pleased to say that this recipe won’t rot your teeth. 


8 cups popped organic popcorn kernels– about 1/2 cup dry 
2 tablespoons organic coconut oil 
1/2 cup organic brown rice syrup 
1/4 cup organic almond or peanut butter 
1 teaspoon vanilla 

Heat ingredients in a saucepan until liquefied, about 5 minutes. 
Stir until well blended.  Slowly pour mixture over popcorn while mixing.  
Let cool and enjoy, or then transfer the popcorn mixture to a glass baking 
pan and bake in the oven at 350 degrees.  Be careful not to scorch it– check 
every 3 minutes or so until slightly browned and crunchy. 

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

POPCORN with Kelp and Olive Oil


My son loves popcorn.  I'm not sure if it's the act of using the air popper or eating the popcorn, but whatever it is he is smitten.  He calls it popqui.  I like making it with lots of nice salty butter for sure, but when I am in a hurry or just plain lazy I just drizzle some olive oil on it.  One thing I always have time for though is a sprinkle of kelp powder.  It tastes yummy, adds a funky speckle to your kernels, and it's good for you.  Yay!