Recipe Directions

  • 1. Place all dry ingredients in a large bowl and stir.
  • 2. Add remaining ingredients and stir gently with a spoon.
  • 3. Press mixture FIRMLY down into a large dish. (I use a large brownie pan.)
  • 4. Cover and freeze for at least 1 hour.
  • 5. Bars should always be kept in the freezer and eaten when chilled.

The Rawtarian's Thoughts

By The Rawtarian

Gotta love this no-equipment-required recipe! Just mix in a bowl, press down into a pan and freeze.

Lately I've been eyeing up some gourmet sesame seed bars at the grocery store and wanting a similar chewy texture. Well, I've replicated it myself! Nomnomnom.

There are a number of critical ingredients in this recipe. The sesame seeds are important because they lend that chewy texture, the ground flaxseed (AKA flaxmeal) is important because it holds the bars together, the tahini (or another nut butter) is important because it provides creaminess, and the coconut oil is important because it semi-hardens the bar in the freezer.

But feel free to substitute different dried fruit for the raisins, and instead of coconut you could use hempseed hearts or just substitute even more sesame seeds. As for sweeteners, I've made these with maple syrup, but feel free to substitute with agave nectar or honey.

The only problem with this recipe is that they are so tasty they may spoil your dinner!

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Nutrition Facts

Nutritional score: 79 out of 100
  • This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
  • This recipe is low in Calories.
  • This recipe is a good source of Protein, Calcium, and Iron.
  • This recipe is a noteworthy source of Dietary Fiber, Riboflavin, and Vitamin B6.

Amounts per 60 g (2 oz) suggested serving

NameAmount% Daily
Calories 298 12 %
Protein 7 g 12 %
Fat 22 g 27 %
Carbohydrates 23 g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 5 g 17 %
Sugars 13 g
Calcium 262 mg 26 %
Iron 4 mg 29 %
Sodium 138 mg 6 %
Source: USDA, The Rawtarian

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That darned auto type! :)

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Made a batch of these to bad as an after work snack. Very easy and very tasty! Thank you for your easy peasy style!

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Glad you like! This is one of my fave recipes. :)

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This looks great. I plan on making it. I usually soak my nuts and seeds to activate the enzymes. Do you know if sesame seeds need to be soaked?

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Hi Martha! I wouldn't soak them, they're so tiny - it could get messy! :)

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Thanks- I since have seen your video about when to soak nuts. Good advice on doing what is practical. Thanks for the tip and recipe!

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That's great, Martha! :)

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how many calories and how much protein is in a bar?

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Hi Shoshana, 298 calories and 7 g. protein per serving (based on 14 servings).

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jbubonia's Review

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I just made a 1/2 batch of these. The badder is divine! I added one tablespoon of cocoa nibs. Now I have to wait for it to freeze.

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Ah, you tried these, Janace! These ARE good, I must admit! :)

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Can the coconut oil be substituted with anything else? Also, how long will these last in the freezer before they spoil? Thanks!! :)

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Hi Robyn! No, the coconut oil cannot be substituted with anything else unfortunately.

They are probably fine in freezer for 2 weeks.

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Is there any alternative to coconut oil?

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Hi Heena, No sorry... no alternative for coconut oil in this recipe.

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Hello,

First of all thanks a lot for all those amazing recipes.
Is it enough to refrigerate bars instead of freezing them?

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Hi Kristina, they will take longer to harden and the final product won't be as solid. So best to freeze :)

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Mr. Pete's Review

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OOPS! So many substitutions ~ cherries, almond butter and sunflower seeds with a few pistachios and pumpkin seeds thrown in when I discovered I'd run out of sesame seeds ~ but now after mixing it all together can hardly wait for them to freeze

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And I'm sure your bars will be totally amazing, Mr. Pete! :)

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LJS's Review

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Thanks - they're lovely. Added apricots, chia seeds and cacao - YUM!

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YUM, indeed. Sounds delish! :)

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Love this recipe. I just put a batch in the freezer and can't wait to try them!! Thanks so much!
My husband hates raisins so I replaced them with a mixture of dried fruits; mango,apricots,blueberries, cranberries and ginger! Excited to try more of your recipes too!!

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Mmm, yummy substitution, Cheryl! :)

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Lara's Review

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Absolutely beautiful. Thank you!

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Thanks, Lara. I'm kinda partial to this recipe myself!

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