Ingredients
3 ounces Made in Nature Dates
2 tablespoons Wild Friends Organic Honey Sunflower Butter
1 Quinn Snacks Sea Salt Microwave Popcorn Bag
1.3 ounces Alter Eco Dark Super Blackout Chocolate
Instructions
Place dates in a food processor and process until a paste forms.
Add sunflower butter and process. You should end up with a very thick caramel paste. Add 1 Tablespoon of warm water to slightly thin out the caramel.
Make microwave popcorn according to package directions.
Place popcorn in a bowl and add date caramel, stirring until the popcorn is evenly coated.
Oil hands to prevent sticking (I sprayed mine with coconut oil) and form popcorn into balls. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes to set.
Using a double boiler or microwave, melt the chocolate.
Drizzle the chocolate over the popcorn balls and place back in the fridge to set the chocolate.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Made in Nature Dates act as a natural binder and sweetener, replacing refined sugar with fiber-rich whole fruit that also provides potassium and antioxidants.
- Wild Friends Organic Honey Sunflower Butter adds creamy texture and heart-healthy fats while keeping this recipe nut-free and allergy-friendly.
- Quinn Snacks Sea Salt Microwave Popcorn is a cleaner popcorn option made with simple, non-GMO ingredients and no artificial additives.
- Alter Eco Dark Super Blackout Chocolate is an ultra-dark, fair-trade chocolate that contributes rich flavor along with magnesium, iron, and powerful antioxidant flavonoids.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Dates provide natural sugars alongside dietary fiber, which helps slow glucose absorption and supports digestive health.
- Sunflower butter is an excellent source of vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant that supports immune function and skin health.
- Dark chocolate with a high cacao percentage contributes magnesium and iron, two minerals commonly under-consumed in modern diets.
- Popcorn is a whole grain that provides fiber and volume with relatively few calories, making these balls surprisingly satisfying.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free, making it accessible for a wide range of dietary needs.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories320
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat14 g72 g19.44%
- Saturated Fat4 g20 g20%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat4 g
- Cholesterol0 mg300 mg0%
- Sodium210 mg2300 mg9.13%
- Total Carbohydrate48 g275 g17.45%
- Dietary Fiber5 g28 g17.86%
- Total Sugars28 g
- Added Sugars3 g50 g6%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein5 g50 g10%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)0 mcg20 mcg0%
- Calcium40 mg1300 mg3.08%
- Iron3 mg18 mg16.67%
- Potassium380 mg4700 mg8.09%
- Vitamin A15 mcg900 mcg1.67%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)0 mg90 mg0%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)4 mg15 mg26.67%
- Vitamin K3 mcg120 mcg2.5%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.1 mg1.2 mg8.33%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.05 mg1.3 mg3.85%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)1.2 mg16 mg7.5%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.1 mg1.7 mg5.88%
- Folate12 mcg400 mcg3%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0 mcg2.4 mcg0%
- Biotin3 mcg30 mcg10%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.4 mg5 mg8%
- Choline15 mg550 mg2.73%
- Phosphorus120 mg1250 mg9.6%
- Iodine1 mcg150 mcg0.67%
- Magnesium45 mg420 mg10.71%
- Zinc0.8 mg11 mg7.27%
- Selenium4 mcg55 mcg7.27%
- Copper0.3 mg0.9 mg33.33%
- Manganese0.5 mg2.3 mg21.74%
- Chromium2 mcg35 mcg5.71%
- Molybdenum5 mcg45 mcg11.11%
- Chloride150 mg2300 mg6.52%
