This high-protein energy bar recipe is made with tahini, oats, apricots and figs for a nutritious snack designed to keep you energized throughout the day. Tahini provides a rich, creamy base to help hold everything together, while dried apricots and figs provide natural sweetness alongside maple syrup. These bars make a convenient grab-and-go snack.
Ingredients
- ½ cup well-stirred tahini
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ⅓ cup hemp seeds
- ¼ cup finely chopped dried apricots
- ¼ cup finely chopped dried figs
- ¼ cup pepitas
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Directions
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave ½ cup tahini, 3 tablespoons maple syrup and 2 tablespoons coconut oil, uncovered, on High until the oil is almost melted, about 40 seconds. Stir until melted, then stir in 1 cup oats, ⅓ cup hemp seeds, ¼ cup each apricots, figs and pepitas and ¼ teaspoon each cardamom, cinnamon and salt.
- Line an 8½-by-4½ inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. Press the oat mixture firmly into the prepared pan, creating a compact, even layer. Freeze, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Using the plastic wrap as handles, remove the oat mixture from the pan. Transfer to a cutting board; remove and discard the plastic wrap. Slice into 8 (4½-by-1-inch) bars.