Talented food photographer Natalie (Thephotographerstable) came up with this beautifully creative vegan alternative to rocky roads! A perfect little bundle of popcorn, sugar and happiness all rapped up in a rustic string! These little parcels are perfect as gifts or just for enjoying with friends!
VEGAN POPCORN ROCKY ROAD
INGREDIENTS
1 bar of Dark Chocolate
1 pack of Portlebay Popcorn Lightly Salted
50g Almonds
100g Glace Cherries
100g Vegan Biscuits
METHOD
1. Melt the Chocolate in a bain marie.
2. Add all the ingredients into the bowl and mix well
3. Allow to set in a lined square tin
4. Cut into tasty chunks and enjoy!
Popcorn granola? YES PLEASE! The very cool and talented vegan recipe blogger Steph, also known as StephiDFitness, created this wonderful recipe which we think is super fun and guaranteed to help shift those January blues!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes Yields: 4 portions or 12 balls
Storage: Sealed container (for the granola) or fridge (for the balls)
Ingredients:
150g rolled oats
50g almonds – lightly crushed (or other nuts)
40g hazelnuts – lightly crushed (or other nuts)
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. maple syrup
30g desiccated coconut
20g dried cranberries (or other dried fruit)
20g dried goji berries (or other dried fruit)
25g Sweet and Salted Portlebay Popcorn
For Granola Balls:
200g pitted dates (blended into a paste)
3 tbsp. golden syrup
Method:
Pre-heat your oven to 150*C (fan oven)
Add the oats, almonds, hazelnuts, oil and maple syrup and stir until thoroughly mixed
Line a baking tray with baking paper and spread the oat mixture and bake for about 15 minutes until brown (make sure it doesn’t burn!)
Then, in a bowl, stir in the rest of the ingredients
Enjoy warm or cooled!
For granola balls:
6. Mix in the dates and golden syrup until all the dates are coated and sticky
7. Use your hands to form balls by squashing the mixture together
8. Optional: dip in vegan chocolate to finish and enjoy!
Do checkout The Vegan Recipe Blog, for many more sweet and savoury vegan friendly treats created by Steph! Be prepared to be made very very hungry! Also checkout her super inspiring Instagram page here!