Tahini Cookies Bites – Vegan, Gluten Free & Nut Free

Aug 7, 2019 | BALLS, DESSERTS, FOOD, FOOD AND COOKING, NO-BAKE, RECIPES, SNACKS

Tahini Cookies Bites – Vegan, Gluten Free & Nut Free

 

Tahini flexes hard in this recipe! Proving it’s got serious chameleon powers.
If you are a frequent reader of this blog (bless your soul!) or follow me on Instagram, than you’re likely up to speed on the crazy, ridiculous amount of food my children eat. Because of this perpetual cycle of non-stop gorge-festing, I always make sure our fridge is stocked with some kind of protein dense snack balls. Last week I picked up some of my very favourite tahini (Once Again Brand… so GOOD!) on sale and knew I wanted to try and work it into a no-bake energy bite. I am over the moon with how well this recipe turned out and the family is clearly obsessed as well. Twenty-nine of these bad boys were created and 48 hours later, zero remained (sigh).

 

Tahini Chocolate Chip Bites - Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free & Refined Sugar-Free

Tahini flexes hard in this recipe! Easy snack on the go that is soft, chewy and packed with protein and healthy fats!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine BALLS, DESSERTS, RECIPES
Servings 28 Balls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1/4 cup ground flax
  • 1/3 cup raw agave -or other liquid sweetener
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Pinch sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Set aside.
  • In a food processor, add quick oats and coconut. Pulse 10-12 times until well blended.
  • Add all remaining ingredients and pulse until well blended.
  • Place mixture in the freezer for 5 minutes. This will allow you to handle the mixture better.
  • Remove from freezer and scoop approx. 1 heaping tablespoon of mixture at a time, forming into balls. Place on prepared lined baking sheet.
  • Once completed, place balls on baking sheet in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before transferring into an airtight container, or before enjoying.
  • Balls will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up a week.

Notes

* I strongly suggest using mini-chocolate chips here. The first round I made with regular chocolate chips, and it was a real pain in the bottom to form into balls. ** Whenever I pack these in the kiddos lunches, I always remind them to eat them first (before other snacks). Although they wont melt, or make a mess, they do become very soft when left at room temperature. *** I have not tried to freeze these yet (everything gets eaten so fast in our house, it's ridiculous LOL!), but I have a hunch it might work. If anyone tries it, you'll have to let us know how it works out!

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