No-Bake Cashew Tahini Bars
These simple, no-bake bars are a breeze to make and are totally suitable for snacking but still delicious enough for dessert.
Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups raw cashews 210 g
- 1 cup tightly packed soft, pitted dates* 250 g
- 1/2 cup tahini 120 g
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate 120 g
- sprinkle of sea salt
Instructions
- Add the cashews to a food processor and pulse until mostly broken down.1 1/2 cups raw cashews
- Add the dates and tahini and mix until it forms a big clump of thick dough.1 cup tightly packed soft, pitted dates*, 1/2 cup tahini
- Line a square baking pan (mine was 7 x 7 inch) with 2 overlapping strips of parchment or wax paper. Press the dough into the pan, taking a few minutes to firmly press it down and smooth it out.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, bowl placed over a pot of boiling water or double boiler, melt the chocolate until smooth and creamy. Use a spatula to evenly spread the chocolate over the bars. Sprinkle with sea salt.3/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate, sprinkle of sea salt
- Place in the freezer for 2 hours to set then lift out of the pan and cut into 16 squares (or 8 large bars if you prefer).
Notes
Feel free to double the amount of chocolate used for a thicker chocolate topping. If you prefer, use my recipe for raw vegan chocolate to make the chocolate coating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 26mg