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Popcorn Almond Bars

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    Spice up movie night or lift your spirits during a mid-afternoon energy slump with these popcorn bars full of nutritional goodness. The cardamom and orange zest are the surprise flavour boosters.

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    4 cups (1 L) popped popcorn1 1/2 cups (350 mL) rolled oats1/2 cup (125 mL) roughly chopped almonds1/2 cup (125 mL) raisins1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cardamom1/4 tsp (1 mL) sea salt1/2 cup (125 mL) honey1/4 cup (60 mL) coconut palm sugar or other raw style sugar1/3 cup (80 mL) unsalted almond butter1 tsp (5 mL) orange zest

    In large bowl combine popcorn, oats, almonds, raisins, cardamom, and salt.

    In small saucepan, heat honey and sugar over medium-low heat until sugar has dissolved. Stir in almond butter and orange zest.

    Pour honey mixture onto popcorn mixture and stir until all contents are moist.

    Line 8 x 8 x 2 in (2 L) square baking pan with wax or parchment paper. Place popcorn mixture into pan and press down firmly. Place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours to harden.

    Slice into 12 squares for serving.

    Serves 12.

    Each serving contains: 199 calories; 4 g protein; 8 g total fat (1 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat); 31 g total carbohydrates (18 g sugar, 3 g fibre); 52 mg sodium

     

    source: "Popcorn", alive #359, September 2012

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