Tahini Protein Bars
Tahini, oats, nuts, and berries join forces in a chewy, salty-sweet protein bar. These no bake, simple bars are made with wholesome ingredients and are so darn simple to make and have become my favorite snack to prepare. They cover all the bases of my snack requirements: chewy, crunchy, salty, sweet, and nutritious. And they do a fine job of keeping me away from the sweet stuff at work every afternoon.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tahini well-stirred (or any nut butter)
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup oats, instant or quick
- 1/2 cup dates, soaked at least 30 minutes, drained, chopped
- 1/4 cup pistachios roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup Goji berries or dried cranberries, roughly chopped
- Sprinkle sea salt
Instructions
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add tahini, honey, and coconut oil. Stir well. Once melted, remove from heat, add the remaining ingredients into the saucepan (oats, dates, nuts, dried fruit) and stir well.Press dough firmly into a loaf pan (9 x 5” or similar) lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with sea salt. Freeze for 45 minutes. Slice into 8 or more bars (depending on what size you prefer). Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.