Tahini Chews
Get ready to fall in love with "Tahini Chews," a no-bake snack that's as nutritious as it is delicious! These wholesome bites combine the creamy richness of tahini with natural sweetness from honey and dried apricots, creating a perfectly balanced flavor. Rolled oats and shredded coconut add a hearty texture, while a hint of vanilla, sea salt, and optional cinnamon elevate each chew with warm, aromatic notes. In just 15 minutes of prep time and zero need for baking, you'll have 12 energy-packed treats that are perfect for on-the-go snacking, lunchbox additions, or post-workout fuel. Packed with fiber, healthy fats, and natural sweetness, Tahini Chews are a versatile, guilt-free indulgence you’ll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams tahini (sesame paste)
- 80 grams honey
- 100 grams rolled oats
- 50 grams chopped dried apricots
- 30 grams shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the tahini and honey. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
Stir in the vanilla extract, sea salt, and cinnamon (if using).
Add the rolled oats, chopped dried apricots, and shredded coconut to the mixture. Stir well until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated and the mixture comes together.
Using your hands, take approximately one tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
Place the tahini chews onto a plate or tray lined with parchment paper.
Refrigerate the chews for at least 30 minutes to firm them up.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1678 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.4 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.2 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 739 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 197.7 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.0 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.9 g | ||
| Protein | 41.7 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 609 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1535 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
