Popped Sorghum Snack Balls
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Popped Sorghum Snack Balls
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Just 6 ingredients and 15 mintues to prepare, these popped sorghum balls are a fun and nutritious snack with endless flavor combinations!
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup sorghum (should yield approx. 1 cup popped)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup Tahini
- ¼ cup brown rice syrup
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt (omit if using salted nut/seed butter)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Begin by popping the sorghum (if using Bob's Red Mill brand, instructions for popping are on the side of the bag). Stovetop method: Heat a small stainless steel pot with tight fitting lid over medium heat. Once hot, add ¼ cup sorghum and cover. Shake the pot occasionally to prevent burning. Once the popping has slowed to 6-8 seconds between pops, remove from heat and uncover. Be careful of the steam! Move the popped sorghum to a bowl to cool. Microwave method: Place ¼ cup sorghum in a paper bag. Tightly fold the bag closed and place folded side down in microwave. Cook for 2-3 minutes, depending on the oven. As mentioned above, stop when there are 6-8 seconds between pops.
- In a large bowl combine the 1 cup popped sorghum and 1 cup oats.
- In a small bowl combine the tahini, brown rice syrup, maple syrup and salt. Warm slightly in the microwave (just 15 seconds or so). Alternatively, warm these 3 ingredients in a small pot on the stove.
- Pour the tahini mixture onto the oats and sorghum, stirring to combine. Add the sesame seeds and continue to stir until everything is well incorporated.
- Barely wet your palms (to prevent sticking). Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of the mixture into one hand and squeeze tightly. Then roll the mixture between your palms to form a smooth ball. Continue rolling the balls, re-wetting hands as necessary.
Notes
- Similar to popcorn, sorghum burns easily. Don't be frustrated if you have some burnt pieces! I've found that even if a few start to burn, the rest of the batch is fine and won't carry burnt flavor into the recipe.
- You may have some unpopped sorghum left in the pot or bag. Use a slotted spoon, allowing the unpopped grains to fall through, to separate it from the popped pieces.
- Store the treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1ball
Calories
120kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
105mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ball | |
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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