Walnut 'Popcorn'

I tried this as an experiment after becoming disillusioned with the snacks available at the supermarket. For example, a seemingly innocent pack of popcorn is typically loaded with lots of sugar and preservatives which I don't want to put into my body!

The walnut popcorn could not have turned out better. It tastes just like caramel popcorn and is perfect for weekend move nights. It's also a great alternative to popcorn with arguably more nutritional benefits; it's a good source of Vitamin E (good for skin health), is full of antioxidants (helping your body combat environmental and toxic stress) and omega-3 fats (great for brain health and a strong immune system).

Ingredients

300g pack of walnuts 

2 tsp maple syrup

Method

1. Pre-heat the oven to 180 celsius.

2. Chop the walnuts into small pieces.

3. Place the walnuts on a baking tray and drizzle the maple syrup over them.

4. Cook the walnuts for 8 minutes (be careful of keeping an eye on them as too much longer could burn them).

I love how the walnuts become deeply nutty after being toasted in the oven. They are a super tasty alternative to the typical supermarket sugar-laden snack and I will be making this popcorn again soon!

- Anna