Satisfy your snack cravings with these easy and delicious Tahini Oat Bars. Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, tahini, and dark chocolate, these bars are perfect for a quick energy boost or a guilt-free treat any time of the day.
Since you only need 6 ingredients and 20 minutes to make these, these Tahini Oat Bars are the perfect healthy sweet treat for meal prep. Make a batch of these on a Sunday afternoon to enjoy throughout the week.
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Why you'll love these Tahini Oat Bars
Wholesome Ingredients: Made with natural ingredients like oats, tahini, and maple syrup, these bars are a nutritious snack option that will keep you fueled and satisfied.
Simple and Easy: With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, these bars are quick and easy to make, perfect for busy days when you need a healthy snack on the go.
Customisable: Feel free to customise these bars with your favorite add-ins such as nuts, seeds, or dried fruit for extra flavour and texture.
Ingredients
- Rolled oats: Provide a hearty base for the bars and add fiber for a satisfying snack.
- Tahini (hulled): Adds richness and nuttiness to the bars while also providing healthy fats and protein.
- Maple syrup: Provides natural sweetness to the bars without the need for refined sugars.
- Flax meal: Adds a nutritional boost with omega-3 fatty acids and acts as a binder for the bars.
- Dark chocolate chips: Add a decadent touch of chocolatey goodness to the bars.
- Coconut oil: Helps to melt the chocolate and gives the bars a glossy finish.
- Sea salt flakes: Enhance the flavour of the bars with a hint of saltiness.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make these Tahini Oat Bars
Combine oats, maple syrup, tahini and flax meal in a bowl
Press into a lined loaf tin
Pour over the melted chocolate then sprinkle over some sea salt
Set in the fridge or freezer, chop into bars and enjoy!
Hint: Adding a teaspoon of coconut oil to the melted chocolate will stop the chocolate from cracking into unwanted pieces when cutting into bars. The addition of a small amount of oil means you'll get a nice clean slice.
Substitutions
- Nut Butter: If you don't have tahini, you can use almond butter, peanut butter, or any other nut butter of your choice.
- Honey: Substitute honey for maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter flavour.
- Different Chocolate: Feel free to use milk chocolate or white chocolate chips instead of dark chocolate for a different flavour profile.
Storage
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, wrap individual bars in plastic wrap or foil and freeze for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave briefly before enjoying.
FAQ
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage. They can also be kept at room temperature for a day or two.
Yes, use certified gluten-free oats to make these bars gluten-free.
Yes, you can use agave syrup, brown rice syrup, or date syrup as alternatives to maple syrup.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup tahini hulled
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup flax meal
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Add the oats, tahini, maple and flax meal to a mixing bowl and mix until well combined.
- Line a loaf tin with baking paper and then press the oat mixture firmly into the tin, trying to make it as compact and flat as possible.
- Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave safe dish and microwave in 15 - 20 second increments until the chocolate is melted. Ensure the coconut oil is mixed thoroughly into the melted chocolate.
- Pour the chocolate over the oats and spread evenly. Top with a sprinkle of sea salt flakes then let it set in the fridge or freezer for 15 - 20 minutes. Cut into bars and enjoy!
Nikki
This is now one of my go-to snacks! Love these so much. I've substituted almond and cashew butter a few times and it's just as delicious.
Alanna
Anything I can substitute for the coconut oil?
Sarah
Any neutral oil or skip it. It just makes the chocolate easier too slice 🙂
Clodagh
This is fabulous!! Our kids love it for lunch box snacks!
Sarah
so happy to hear that, thank you!!