Coconut Tahini Ginger Bars

These simple no-bake bars are a breeze to make and are totally suitable for snacking but still delicious enough for dessert. I love the toasty tahini flavor, the familiar vanilla, and the creamy coconut.

With just a handful of ingredients, these healthy and delicious bars are an easy treat or snack, to keep stashed away for …well, any reason!

Healthy fats have become popular with the keto movement. No longer is eating a mouthful of fatty goodness is frowned upon. After decades of playing the villain, humans once again embraced healthy, real food fats.

Incredibly healthy foods with fats like tahini and coconut join forces in this soft, salty-sweet bar recipe. No baking or cooking needed, made with wholesome ingredients and so darn simple to make.

Coconut is one of the ingredients in this recipe as it is considered the most nutritionally complete food source in the world, making it a wonderful addition to your healthy eating.

The world is going coconuts. Following the popularity of coconut water,a broad spectrum of foods derived from the humble coconut are available. It now comes in a variety of forms from water to milk, cream, sugar, butter, oil, flour, dried and shredded allowing for a variety of creative ways to add coconut to a healthy diet.

Coconut contains a unique type of medium chain saturated fat called lauric acid that research shows raises HDL or "good" cholesterol levels, which lowers overall heart disease risk.

As a plant food, coconuts also contain disease-fighting phytochemicals or antioxidants. Research suggests that coconut products helps boost metabolism which is helpful if excess body fat needs to be lost.

Just one scoop of coconut oil delivers a wide-range of healing properties.

Produced in its most natural state, coconut oil will benefit you, your children and your pets. I put some into my dogs dinner regularly.

Whether you have chronic fatigue, weight problems, digestive or skin issues, or just want to give your body a good cleanse and boost your energy, coconut in any of its forms is so good for you.

Pair coconut with the other nutritional powerhouse tahini and you have a match made in heaven. The little sesame seeds that tahini is made from are certainly not small fry when it comes to packing a nutritional punch.

Tahini (aka liquid gold) is made from toasted ground hulled sesame seeds. It's smooth, nutty and rich, with a slightly bitter finish and a mouthfeel similar to almond or peanut butter.

Tahini contains all the essential amino acids, making it a high quality protein, plus it is rich in lecithin, vitamin E and calcium.

It is easily digestible because its high alkaline mineral content and because of its non-acid nature, tahini is an ideal protein source for people with weak digestive systems, invalids and young children, and is an excellent source of quick energy for active people and athletes.

Whip up a batch of these super healthy bars in 10 minutes, freeze to harden, and store leftovers in the fridge so they are ready at a moment's notice. Whether it's for a pre- or post-workout energy boost, or to satisfy that 3 o'clock snack craving, this recipe is the golden ticket.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating candy, clean eating dessert or snack, coconut tahini ginger bars, healthy coconut tahini ginger bars, no bake coconut tahini ginger bars

Servings 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup almonds or walnuts
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted unsalted cashews
• 1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed butter), well stirred, (or any nut butter)
• 1/2 cup diced candied ginger
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Line an 8 x 8” baking pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.

  Place the almonds into a food processor and process until broken down and crumbly.

  In a small saucepan stir tahini, honey and coconut oil over low heat until melted and smooth. Take off the heat and add the chocolate chips and stir until melted.

  Add processed almonds, cashews, ginger, coconut, and vanilla and stir until well combined. Taste test and add more honey or vanilla if you think it need sit.

  Scoop into a the lined baking dish and smooth out with a spatula or back of a spoon. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until set.

  Remove from the refrigerator when set and cut into 16 bars or more smaller squares depending on your size preference.

  Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.

   

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