Nut-Free Tahini and Quinoa Slice
Vegan, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Naturally Sweetened
Our Tahini and Quinoa Slice is the perfect snack when you’re in need of a quick energy boost. It's also ideal for school lunch boxes as it don’t contain nuts, but still provides an abundance of nutrients from the dried fruit and seeds. Simply prep a batch on the weekend and it’ll take your meal prep to the next level!
Makes: 8-10 large bars | Time: 10 minutes + 1 hour setting
Ingredients:
- 240g medjool dates
- 60g dried apricots
- 40g hemp seeds
- 150g Goodies + Grains Tahini
- 1 tbsp Goodies + Grains Coconut Oil
- 2 tbsp. Goodies + Grains Honey or Rice Malt Syrup
- Pinch sea salt
- 60g pumpkin seeds
- 30g puffed quinoa
- 45g buckwheat groats
- 2 tsp. Goodies + Grains Chia Seeds
Method:
- Place the pitted dates, apricots, hemp seeds, tahini, coconut oil, honey/rice malt syrup and salt into a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the pumpkin seeds, puffed quinoa, buckwheat and chia seeds. You may need to use your hands to ensure everything is evenly combined
- Line the base of a baking tin (approx. 20cm x 20cm) and transfer the mixture to the tray, ensuring it is firmly packed down and flat
- Place the tray into the refrigerator to harden for 1-2 hours, then slice into your preferred shapes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
If you would like to add nuts, simply swap half the tahini for nut butter, i.e. peanut, almond or cashew.
If you would like to add nuts, simply swap half the tahini for nut butter, i.e. peanut, almond or cashew.
Purchase all the Goodies & Grains ingredients needed for this recipe from your local Foodland, IGA, independent health store, or online! We'd love to see your creations by tagging us on Instagram @goodiesandgrains
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