Popped Sorghum Protein Bars
Crunchy, nutty, and packed with protein, these popped sorghum protein bars are the perfect grab-and-go snack! Whether you need a post-workout boost or a midday pick-me-up, these wholesome bars are a nutritious and gluten free alternative to store bought options. Easy to make and endlessly customisable, they’ll quickly become a staple in your snack routine.
Credited to: Coeliac UK
Kcal: 343.8
Serves 16
15 mins prep
30 mins cooking time
Ingredients
- 2tbs oil
- 225g sorghum grain
- 150g butter
- 100g soft brown sugar
- 50g honey
- 50g almonds
- 50g pecans, chopped
- 50g desiccated coconut
- 50g pumpkin seeds
- 50g sesame seeds
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tsp mixed spice
- 200g dark chocolate, finely chopped*
Notes: * Check Coeliac UK's Food & Drink Information for suitable products
Method
- Pre-heat the oven to 130°C fan/150°C/Gas Mark 2
- Pop the sorghum grain by heating a large pan (which has a lid) on medium-high heat. Add a little oil and a third of the sorghum, cover and cook for 1 minute, shaking pan constantly until most of the grains have popped. When there is more than 10 seconds between pops, remove the pan from heat and transfer the popped sorghum to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining sorghum and oil in two more batches
- Take a large saucepan and melt the butter, sugar and honey
- Add the almonds, pecans, coconut, and pumpkin seeds into the large bowl. Add the vanilla and mixed spice along with the sugar and melted butter mixture and toss until evenly coated. Spread on a baking tray 21cm x 21cm, lined with baking parchment. Bake for 30 minutes
- Remove from oven. While it is still hot, top with the finely chopped chocolate and leave to melt ensuring you have an even covering. As the tray cools you can spread it around if you wish
- Once cool and the chocolate has set, cut into 16 pieces.
Nutritional information per serving
Kcal
343.8
Fat
24.8g
Carbs
22.6g
Protein
6g
Fibre
4.4g
Sugars
10.7g
Hints and tips:
Feel free to mix up the nuts and seeds using any combination to 250g in total
