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
- 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
| Name | Amount | % 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 % |
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The Rawtarian
Sep 02, 2015
That darned auto type! :)
dldincali
Aug 31, 2015
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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The Rawtarian
Sep 02, 2015
Glad you like! This is one of my fave recipes. :)
Martha Johnston
Mar 06, 2015
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?
The Rawtarian
Mar 10, 2015
Hi Martha! I wouldn't soak them, they're so tiny - it could get messy! :)
Martha Johnston
Mar 10, 2015
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!
The Rawtarian
Mar 12, 2015
That's great, Martha! :)
Shoshana
Nov 21, 2014
how many calories and how much protein is in a bar?
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The Rawtarian
Nov 25, 2014
Hi Shoshana, 298 calories and 7 g. protein per serving (based on 14 servings).
Janace
Sep 27, 2014
jbubonia's Review
Raw sesame seed bar recipe
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.
The Rawtarian
Sep 30, 2014
Ah, you tried these, Janace! These ARE good, I must admit! :)
Robyn Jay
Sep 23, 2014
Can the coconut oil be substituted with anything else? Also, how long will these last in the freezer before they spoil? Thanks!! :)
The Rawtarian
Sep 23, 2014
Hi Robyn! No, the coconut oil cannot be substituted with anything else unfortunately.
They are probably fine in freezer for 2 weeks.
Heena
Sep 04, 2014
Is there any alternative to coconut oil?
The Rawtarian
Sep 23, 2014
Hi Heena, No sorry... no alternative for coconut oil in this recipe.
KristinaJure
Aug 25, 2014
Hello,
First of all thanks a lot for all those amazing recipes.
Is it enough to refrigerate bars instead of freezing them?
The Rawtarian
Aug 25, 2014
Hi Kristina, they will take longer to harden and the final product won't be as solid. So best to freeze :)
Mr. Pete
Aug 07, 2014
Mr. Pete's Review
Raw sesame seed bar recipe
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
The Rawtarian
Aug 07, 2014
And I'm sure your bars will be totally amazing, Mr. Pete! :)
LJS
Jul 03, 2014
LJS's Review
Raw sesame seed bar recipe
Thanks - they're lovely. Added apricots, chia seeds and cacao - YUM!
The Rawtarian
Jul 03, 2014
YUM, indeed. Sounds delish! :)
Cheryl Power
May 29, 2014
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!!
The Rawtarian
Jun 03, 2014
Mmm, yummy substitution, Cheryl! :)
Lara
May 18, 2014
Lara's Review
Raw sesame seed bar recipe
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you!
The Rawtarian
May 20, 2014
Thanks, Lara. I'm kinda partial to this recipe myself!
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