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Spelt Sesame Honey Crackle Bars: Crunchy and No-Bake

Stacked spelt sesame honey crackle bars on a wooden board with scattered sesame seeds and a honey drizzle

Spelt Sesame Honey Crackle Bars are no-bake snack bars made from toasted spelt puffs, sesame seeds, and a honey syrup that sets firm as it cools. The texture stays light and snappable, not heavy or sticky.

I make these when I want a lunchbox snack without a long ingredient list. Spelt puffs give a lighter bite than oats, and the sesame seeds add a toasted edge that balances the honey.

The syrup is the part to watch. Cook it too long and it hardens into something closer to brittle than a chewy bar. Pull it off the heat as soon as it coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes at a steady simmer.

The ingredient list stays short, and the whole batch sets in under 90 minutes including chill time.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Comes together with 6 pantry ingredients, no oven needed
  • Sets firm in the fridge in about an hour
  • Toasted sesame gives a nutty, savory edge
  • Holds up well for school lunches or hikes
Honey and coconut oil syrup simmering in a saucepan, stirred with a wooden spoon before mixing with spelt puffs

Ingredient Notes

  • Puffed spelt cereal: Gives a lighter bite than oats. If you can't find it, toast spelt flakes in a dry skillet for 4-5 minutes and use those instead.
  • Sesame seeds: Use white seeds, or mix in black sesame for color. Toast them briefly so they don't taste raw against the sweet syrup.
  • Honey: A pourable, liquid honey works best here. Raw honey can crystallize a bit when heated but still sets fine.
  • Coconut oil: Refined coconut oil keeps the flavor neutral. Unsalted butter works as a swap, though the bars will taste slightly richer.
  • Vanilla extract: Optional, but it rounds out the honey flavor without changing the texture.
Spelt sesame honey crackle bar on a small plate beside a cup of tea in warm window light
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Rest Time 60 mins
Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
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Difficulty: Easy
Cooking Temp: 110  C
Servings: 12
Estimated Cost: 0.60
Calories: 140
Best Season: all_year_round
Dietary: Contains gluten, Dairy-Free, Egg-free, Vegetarian
Description

These crackle bars set with a honey and coconut oil syrup that holds toasted spelt puffs and sesame seeds together in a chewy, snappable bar.

Ingredients
    Dry Mix
  • 200 g Puffed spelt cereal
  • 60 g Sesame seeds (white, or a mix of white and black)
    • Honey Syrup
  • 120 g Honey (about 1/3 cup)
  • 40 g Coconut oil (or unsalted butter)
  • 1/4 tsp Fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
    Prep
  1. 1
    Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square pan with parchment, leaving an overhang on two sides.
  2. 2
    Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, shaking the pan, until golden and fragrant.
  3. 3
    If using spelt flakes instead of puffs, toast them in the same skillet for 4 to 5 minutes until light golden.
    4. Honey Syrup
  4. 4
    Combine honey, coconut oil, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  5. 5
    Bring to a steady simmer and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often, until the syrup coats the back of a spoon. Do not let it darken past pale amber or it will taste bitter and set too hard.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
    7. Assemble
  7. 7
    Add toasted sesame seeds and spelt puffs to the warm syrup. Stir quickly and firmly until every piece is coated.
  8. 8
    Pour the mixture into the lined pan. Press down firmly and evenly with the back of an oiled spatula or the bottom of a glass.
  9. 9
    Chill in the fridge for 60 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
  10. 10
    Lift the slab out using the parchment overhang. Cut into 12 bars with a sharp knife.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 140kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Sodium 55mg3%
Potassium 90mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 11g
Protein 3g6%
Calcium 30 mg
Iron 1 mg
Vitamin E 0.5 mg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0.5 mg
Vitamin B6 0.05 mg
Folate 8 mcg
Phosphorus 70 mg
Magnesium 20 mg
Zinc 0.5 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Additional Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer if you want consistency, syrup should read about 235 F / 113 C when pulled off heat.
  • Press the mixture into the pan while still warm, it firms up fast once the honey cools.
  • If using spelt flakes instead of puffs, toast them separately and watch closely so they don't burn.
  • Grease your spatula or the back of a glass before pressing so the mixture doesn't stick.
Keywords: spelt sesame honey bars, no-bake spelt bars, honey sesame snack bars, spelt crackle bars

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • medium saucepan
  • dry skillet
  • parchment paper
  • silicone spatula
  • sharp knife

Tips

  • Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes, shaking often, until golden and fragrant, not brown.
  • Line the pan with parchment leaving an overhang so you can lift the whole slab out before cutting.
  • Pull the honey syrup off the heat once it coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes at a simmer.
  • Press the mixture firmly with the back of a greased spatula so the bars hold together when sliced.
  • Cut bars while still slightly cool, not fully chilled, for cleaner edges without cracking.

Variations

  • Swap half the sesame seeds for chopped roasted peanuts or pumpkin seeds for a different crunch.
  • Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder to the honey syrup for a chocolate-edged version of the bars.
  • Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan bar, though it sets a little softer.

Storage and Reheating

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, layering parchment between them so they don't stick.

For longer storage, keep them in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 2 months.

These bars don't need reheating. Let a frozen bar sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes so the honey syrup softens back to a chewy bite.

Serving Suggestions

Spelt Sesame Honey Crackle Bars work as a packed snack, alongside fresh fruit or a small container of yogurt for a fuller lunch box.

Serve them with a cup of tea in the afternoon. The toasted sesame pairs well with black or green tea.

Crumble a bar over yogurt or oatmeal for added crunch instead of granola.

Read it online: https://greatbritishspeltrecipes.com/recipe/spelt-sesame-honey-crackle-bars/
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Valentina
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