No-Bake Tahini Energy Bars

By Jamie Vespa

Tahini, oats, nuts, and berries join forces in a chewy, salty-sweet energy bar. These simple bars are made with wholesome ingredients and are naturally gluten free and vegan-friendly.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup tahini (well-stirred)
• 3 Tbsp. honey (sub for brown rice syrup or agave if making vegan)
• 2 Tbsp. coconut oil
• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 5 pitted medjool dates (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup salted pistachios (roughly chopped)
• 1/4 cup Goji berries (sub for dried cranberries, roughly chopped)
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add tahini, honey, and coconut oil. Stir well. Once melted, remove from heat and pour into a large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients.

2. 2

   Press dough firmly into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 45 minutes. Slice into 8 bars. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.