No-bake Salted Tahini Fudge Bars
These bars are super easy to make and don’t require any cooking. Keep them in the fridge or freezer to offer to last minute guests. Also great for a protein-packed snack to grab for your winter walks and hikes.
Servings: Bars
Why Diabetes Friendly?
- Low-Processed Sugar Content: The primary sweeteners are medjool dates and a small amount of honey, which are natural sugar sources and offer some nutritional benefits compared to refined sugar.
- High in Fiber: Ingredients like flax meal, oats, and almonds add dietary fiber, which can help slow the absorption of sugar, contributing to better blood sugar control.
- Healthy Fats: Tahini (sesame seed paste) and olive oil provide healthy fats, which are essential for overall health and can help in managing hunger levels without spiking blood sugar.
- Portion Control: These bars can be cut into sizes that make it easier to control portions, helping to manage calorie and sugar intake.
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Equipment
- Loaf pan
- Food Processor
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- dates (pitted) 5
- flaxseed (ground) ⅓ cup
- almonds ½ cup
- oats (large flake ) ¾ cup
- dark chocolate chips ¼ cup
- tahini ½ cup
- salt ¼ tsp
- honey 1 tbsp
- olive oil 2 tbsp
- dark chocolate chips (melted ) 3-4 tbsp
- nuts (roughly chopped ) ⅓ cup
- salt (flaked ) ⅛ tsp
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Cooking Tips
- Processing the Ingredients: Ensure the dates, flax, and almonds are pulsed until they reach a fine crumb consistency to ensure the mixture binds well.
- Pressing the Mixture: Firmly press the mixture into the pan to prevent the bars from falling apart when cut.
- Chilling Time: Allow sufficient chilling time for the bars to set properly before cutting, to ensure they hold their shape.
- Storage: Store these bars in the fridge or freezer to maintain their consistency, as they can become soft at room temperature.
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Instructions
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Leave a little overhang on the two long sides.
- In a food processor pulse together the dates with the flax and almonds until fine crumbs, and transfer to a large mixing bowl.5 dates, ⅓ cup flaxseed, ½ cup almonds
- Stir in the oats, chocolate pieces, tahini, salt, honey and olive oil. Press into the prepared pan. Refrigerate for several hours.¾ cup oats, ¼ cup dark chocolate chips, ½ cup tahini, ¼ tsp salt, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil
- Drizzle the chocolate over top and scatter the chopped nuts. Refrigerate until the chocolate has solidified a little (10 minutes or so) and then sprinkle with flaked sea salt.3-4 tbsp dark chocolate chips, ⅓ cup nuts, ⅛ tsp salt
- Remove from the loaf pan and cut into bars. Store bars in the fridge or freezer, they are soft at room temp.
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FAQ
- Can I substitute tahini with another nut butter?
Yes, almond butter or peanut butter can be used as substitutes, though it will alter the flavor profile. - Are these bars vegan?
These bars are almost vegan; to make them fully vegan, you can substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar. - How long can I store these bars?
These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Ensure they are well wrapped or stored in an airtight container to prevent them from absorbing other flavors. - Can I use different types of nuts?
Absolutely, you can customize the bars with your choice of nuts. Walnuts, pecans, or cashews would also work well in this recipe.
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Nutrition
Per serving
Calories: 296.8kcal
Carbohydrates: 24.7g
Fiber: 5.3g
Sugar: 12.3g
Fat: 20.8g
Saturated Fat: 4.2g
Trans Fat: 0.003g
Protein: 6.5g
Nutrition Facts
No-bake Salted Tahini Fudge Bars
Amount per Serving
Calories
296.8
% Daily Value*
Fat
20.8
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
4.2
g
26
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Cholesterol
0.3
mg
0
%
Sodium
95.5
mg
4
%
Potassium
325.3
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
24.7
g
8
%
Fiber
5.3
g
22
%
Sugar
12.3
g
14
%
Protein
6.5
g
13
%
Vitamin C
0.6
mg
1
%
Calcium
66.4
mg
7
%
Iron
2.6
mg
14
%
Magnesium
88.2
mg
22
%
Zinc
1.6
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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