On a recent adventure to use up this jar of Tahini I bought, I searched for an energy bar recipe using whole-food ingredients and easy instructions.

I love to make my own protein bars, granola bars and energy bars when I can. I like that I can use high-quality ingredients and be more cost-effective than buying high quality pre-packaged products. I use them as a snack before or after the gym or as a post-dinner dessert with some tea!

I found this recipe from Clean Lean Bakes and was really happy with how easy it was to make and how delicious the result was! I shared my adaptation of the original recipe below!

Ingredients

1 cup quick cook oats

1/4 cup chopped dried prunes

1/4 cup chopped pitted dates

1/2 cup tahini

1/3 cup honey

2 tbsp ground flaxseed

2 tbsp chia seeds

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp pink sea salt

1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

Line a loaf pan with parchment paper (this makes clean-up a breeze!)

Add ingredients from oats to salt into a large mixing bowl & mix until combined.

Transfer mixture into loaf pan and press firmly and evenly into pan. You can fold the parchment paper down over the mixture and use your hands or a spatula will work too.

Place loaf pan + mixture into freezer or fridge while you prepare chocolate topping.

Add chocolate chips and coconut oil into a microwave-safe dish and microwave for 30 seconds, stirring occasionally, until melted.

Remove bars from fridge/freezer and chocolate mixture over top. You can use the back of a spoon to to spread it evenly or I tilted the pan to get into the corners.

Place back into fridge to harden for 30-40 minutes or more.

Remove bars from pan using parchment paper and place onto cutting board. Cut into long bars or squares.

Store in fridge for up to 1 week or freeze in airtight container for later – enjoy!

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