Delicious and healthy tahini oat bars with a chocolate drizzle, perfect for a snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 15piecemedjool dates
- 3tbspdate syrup
- 2 1/2cupsrolled oats
- 1/3cuptahini
- 1cupchocolate chips
- 1tbspcoconut oil
- 1pinchflaky sea salt
- 1tbspsesame seeds
How to make Choc Tahini Oat Bars
In a large food processor (7 cups or more), combine the dates, date syrup, rolled oats, and tahini. Blend on high for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and process on high for 1 more minute. If the mixture separates, scoop the stuff out from under the blades, then pulse it back together 5-7 times.
To test if the mixture is ready, form a ball in your hand. If the mixture forms a ball, it is ready. If it crumbles, add 1-3 tablespoons of melted coconut oil and process again.
Press the mixture into a parchment-lined 8 x 8 inch baking pan. Use a spatula or flat-bottomed glass to press it down very firmly and evenly.
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler with coconut oil (or use a microwave in small batches, 20 seconds each).
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the tahini base. Smooth out with a spatula.
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and sesame seeds.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until the chocolate is hardened and the bars are set. Cut and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
It is important to blend the recipe well, at least 2 minutes on high. Otherwise, the base will be crumbly.
These bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for 3 months.