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Strawberry Puffed Millet Bars {vegan, nut-free, gluten-free}

Get your instant energy boost with easy-to-make lemon & strawberry puffed millet bars! They are vegan, nut-free, gluten-free and no-bake.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Author: Camilla

Ingredients

  • 2 and 3/4 cups puffed millet
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds optional
  • 1/2 cup smooth sunflower seed butter
  • 1/3 cup brown rice syrup
  • 3 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup crumbled freeze-dried strawberries

Instructions

  • Lightly spray or grease a 9-inch baking pan; line with parchment paper.
  • Combine the millet and optional chia seeds in a large bowl.
  • In a small saucepan set over medium-low heat, combine the sunflower seed butter, brown rice syrup, coconut oil, lemon juice and salt, stirring until melted and beginning to bubble. Cook and stir for 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest.
  • Working quickly, pour sunflower seed mixture over millet; stir to partially combine. Sprinkle in strawberries and stir until mixture is well coated and combined.
  • Scrape mixture into prepared pan, firmly tamping down until even (I use the bottom of another small pan to do this). Cool completely and then refrigerate until firm.
  • Use the parment liner to remove the firm slab to a cutting board and cut into bars.

Notes

Storage: Store the cooled bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or the freezer for up to 6 months.
Tip: An equal amount of smooth nut putter or tahini can be used in place of the sunflower seed butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3.9g | Sodium: 103.9mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 7.4g