Coconut & Sesame Bars are a healthy, gluten and dairy free raw sweet treat. Easy to make, packed full of good oils like sesame seeds, tahini and coconut oil.
Ingredients
2 cups sesame seeds
3/4 cup currants or sultanas
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup dried, shredded coconut
1/2 cup almond meal or flaxseed meal
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup nut butter
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/3 cup maple syrup or coconut nectar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
Method
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Place all dry ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine well.
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Add remaining ingredients and stir gently with a spoon.
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Press mixture FIRMLY down into a large baking pan lined with baking paper.
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Cover and freeze for at least 1 hour.
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Remove from freezer and cut into 14 slices.
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Bars should always be kept in the freezer and eaten when chilled.
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(makes 14)
Keep this Coconut & Sesame Bars recipe handy for those times when you are wanting a sweet treat!
For other healthy treats, check out my Snack Options.