Hey everyone, I realised I’ve done a lot of recipes for meals lately and thought I’d go back to basics with simple sweet treats. I’ve wanted to make some popcorn bars for ages now, but I convinced myself it would be difficult or take forever. I couldn’t have been more wrong. This popcorn bars recipe takes next to no time to prep, they take a while to chill but they’re perfect weekend treats.
I haven’t made these ones that unhealthy either, in fact the only unhealthy ingredient is the chocolate. So, depending which chocolate you opt for that might not be that unhealthy either. They don’t have any artificial sweetener, no added salt.
I’m making maca popcorn to give it that subtle honeycomb taste. I know not everyone has maca powder in their cupboards, so you can skip this step if you want. Alternatively, if you’re worried about burning your popcorn, you could always add shop bought popcorn.
This recipe is vegan, gluten free, dairy free and soy free.
Prep time: approx. 15 minutes
Chill time: 2 hours
Serves: 6 squares
Ingredients:
- Half a cup popcorn kernels
- 1tsp sunflower oil
- 100g pitted dates
- 75g whole raw almonds
- 100g dark chocolate
- 1 tsp maca powder (optional)
Method:
- Line a baking dish with greaseproof paper.
- First, we’re going to pop the popcorn so heat the oil in a small saucepan on a medium heat. Then add the popcorn and leave the lid on. You should hear it starting to pop after about a minute. It will take about 5 minutes in total. Shake the pan frequently to ensure it isn’t burning. Leave aside for 30 seconds to a minute after removing from heat before removing the lid. After removing the lid, stir in the maca powder if using.
- While you’re waiting for the popcorn to pop, put the dates and almonds in a food processor and pulse for 30-45 seconds until crumbly.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the date and almond mixture with the popcorn.
- Now it’s time to melt the chocolate. Place chocolate in a large bowl over a pan of boiling water. Make sure the bowl and water aren’t touching then wait for chocolate to melt.
- Once chocolate is melted, pour the chocolate over the other ingredients in the mixing bowl. Make sure the popcorn is fully coated.
- Now press the mixture into the baking dish, try to spread it as evenly as possible.
- Place dish in fridge and allow to set for two hours before serving.
Enjoy!
Until tomorrow,
Sophie
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Book marking this so I can make it next time I’m baking. It looks so yummy!
These sound heavenly! The ingredients are fab too. Will have to try these sometime xx.
Rebecca | https://www.rebeccasreviews.com
These sound beyond incredible! The end result looks delicious!
-Olivia Xxx
Popcorn is one of one favourite snack foods so this sounds like the prefect sweet treat for me. These sound absolutely delicious! I love your photos as well!
These bars look so so good! I never thought about including popcorn into a snack but what a great idea! xx corinne
These look and sound delicious and your photos are amazing ! Great post thanks so much for sharing
Melanie | http://www.frasersfunhouse.com
These look YUMMY!! It’s a great recipe!
OMG I so gonna be making them on the weekend! Popcorn and chocolate combined together such a good idea. Thanks for sharing dear.
Lea. xx
I’m a sucker for anything chocolate and i love popcorn too, such a yummy recipe!
This is Vegan as well?! Such a good recipe girl x
Morgan //
These looook A-mazing!! Definitely adding them to my list of “must try”
This is a really easy recipe and it look very yummy! Have to make this at some point. x
Loved this recipe. A better option that just cookies or popcorns after school! Pinned it too!
These look delicious! I haven’t really tried many vegan/gluten free alternatives but I may have to give this a try!
– Jemina Marina x
My goodness! I am saving this recipe! They sound and look incredible! :O Wow! <3
Mmm these sound gorgeous! It reminds me a bit of rocky road but a little softer sounding. I always thought dates would taste weird until I actually tried them in some energy balls but they’re actually super nice!
Alice Xx
These look so yummy! Wow!
I was in need of some different snacks! I’m trying to be a better “chef” in general too haha. This is great- I’ll totally try them out! They look so good too 🙂
Simple, healthy and all my favorites! Will definitely be trying this, yum.
Yummy! Can’t wait to try this!
They look so yummy and are healthy too. Added it to my Recipe Bucket List, will try next time when I bring dates
I absolutely love this recipe! I could sink my teeth into one, two or three of these right now! Thanks for sharing Sophie ☺️ X
Popcorn and chocolate in the same recipe?!? Must be a win-win then x
Emily |
Oh sweet baby. Jesus, take the wheel. These look freaking delicious! Saved, Pinned, Bookmarked, you name it and i’ve done it because these are definitely going to become my new guilty pleasure snack xx
Your recipes are just fantastic. These look so tasty!
I’m drooling! These look so tasty! Thanks for the recipe
Oh look at that I’ve already commented?! But I really want to make these when I move into my flat!
Haha thanks for stopping by, again! I hope the move goes well and you like them! x
So Yummy and tasty and are healthy too.
Wow I need to try these immediately! I love how easy the recipe is too!