Berry Oat Tahini Bars – Sharon Palmer, The Plant Powered Dietitian

These low-sugar, kid-friendly Berry Oat Tahini Bars—filled with the goodness of fruits, whole grains, and sesame seeds—are perfect for packing up for lunches and snacks (for young and old alike!), or for a picnic, hike or post-workout power up. In fact, the whole family will enjoy these healthy snack bars! Soft and allergy-friendly, these Berry Oat Tahini Bars pack in whole grains, fruits and seeds, with just a tiny bit of pure maple syrup for natural sweetening power.

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Berry Oat Tahini Bars

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  Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
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  Total Time: 1 hour
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  Yield: 9 servings 1x
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  Diet: Vegan

Description

These completely plant-based, healthy kid (and adult) friendly bars are very low in added sugars, plus they are packed with whole grains, seeds, and fruits.

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Place berry applesauce, tahini, maple syrup, vanilla, flour, oats, flax seeds, baking powder, and salt in the container of a food processor or high-powered blender. Process until smooth—about 2-3 minutes.
3. Spray a 9 X 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour batter into pan and spread it evenly in the pan.
4. Place fruit spread/jelly in a small dish and mix in water until smooth. Spoon over batter evenly and place pan in the center of the oven.
5. Bake for about 40-45 minutes, until fork inserted in center comes out clean.
6. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes. Slice into 9 bars.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free use a gluten-free flour.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 197
• Sugar: 11 g
• Sodium: 30 mg
• Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Carbohydrates: 28 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Protein: 4 g

For other plant-based bars, check out the following:

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chickpea Bars
Red Raspberry Crumble Bars
Six Layer Vegan Magic Bars