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!
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!