Puffed Millet Squares
Puffed Millet Squares swap in toasty millet for the classic crispy cereal, bound with peanut butter and honey for a nutty, lightly sweet chew. Speckled with chopped dried fruit, each bar balances crunch and tenderness with a hint of vanilla. Ideal for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or a quick treat on the go.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Puffed Millet Squares, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 12
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 1
Coat an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
- 2
In a large saucepan, combine peanut butter, honey, and salt; stir to mix and bring to a boil. Stir in vanilla.
- 3
Take off the heat and stir in millet and dried fruit. Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
- 4
Cut into 16 squares.
- Calories 288.88 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 3.84 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 43.28 g 16%
- Total Fat 11.76 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.12 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 8.27 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.73 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 8.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.48 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.81 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 118.79 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.65 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.78 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Puffed Millet Squares is made with 7 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooking Spray, Honey, Mixed Fruit, and Rice Cereal. Each serving provides about 288.88 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Puffed Millet Squares made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Spray, Honey, Mixed Fruit, Rice Cereal, Sea Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Puffed Millet Squares?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 288.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Puffed Millet Squares easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Puffed Millet Squares healthy?
- Puffed Millet Squares has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 288.88 calories and 3.84 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.12 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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