Popcorn Balls

Ingredients

8 cups air-popped popcorn
1 cup date paste
2 Tbsp. arrowroot

Instructions

For date paste

1) boil 1 cup of water
2) Add 10 pitted Medjool dates to boiling water, cover
3) Remove from heat, let sit 10 minutes
4) Blend dates and water in a bullet or high-speed blender until smooth
5) Remaining date paste can be stored in the refrigerator for 10 days

For popcorn balls

1) Pop popcorn
2) Mix date paste with Arrowroot, incorporate well
3) Add date paste mixture to popcorn, and toss to coat
4) Pick up a handful of the popcorn mixture and squeeze firmly to form a tight ball (size of your choice)
5) Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or freezer-safe plate
6) Place