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three pieces of chocolate tahini oat bars on wood board
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Chocolate Tahini Oat Bars

These chocolate tahini oat bars are a delicious treat, made with wholesome ingredients including tahini, rolled oats, coconut oil, and naturally sweetened with medjool dates and maple syrup.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 16
Calories: 214kcal
Author: Denise Bustard

Equipment

Ingredients

Tahini oat base

  • 15 medjool dates pits removed
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 ½ cups rolled oats see note 1
  • ⅓ cup tahini

Chocolate topping

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil see note 2
  • flaky sea salt
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Prepare the base - in a large food processor (see note 3), combine the dates, maple syrup, rolled oats & tahini. Blend on high for 2 minutes. 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.
  • Test - to test if mixture is ready, form a ball in your hand. If mixture forms a ball, it is ready. If it crumbles, add 1-2 tablespoons melted coconut oil and process again. (See note 4)
  • Press into baking pan - press mixture into a parchment-lined 9 x 9 inch baking pan. Use a spatula or flat-bottomed glass to press it down very firmly and evenly.
  • Prepare the topping - melt chocolate chips in a microwave in 20 second increments (or use a double boiler). Stir in the coconut oil until smooth, then drizzle over the tahini base. Smooth out with a spatula. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and sesame seeds.
  • Refrigerate - for at least 2 hours until chocolate is hardened and bars are set. Cut into 16 squares and enjoy!
    three pieces of chocolate tahini oat bars on wood board

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Notes

1- you may use rolled or quick oats for this recipe; do not use steel cut oats.
2- to avoid a strong coconut flavor, select refined coconut oil
3 - you will need a large food processor, at least 7 cup capacity, to fit the oat base for this recipe
4 - it is important to blend the recipe well, 2 minutes on high at least. Otherwise the base will be crumbly.
Storage
These bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week or the freezer for 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.1mg