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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sonia bridgewater
Jan 08, 2014
sonia bridgewater's Review
Raw sesame seed bar recipe
thank you sooo much for posting this recipe-bar far the best chewy and morerish bar i have made! i used currants and LSA with a hint of cinnamon and we all (hubby and 3 boys) scoffed them! Going to use cranberries next and see how they pan out.
The Rawtarian
Jan 14, 2014
Hi Sonia,
So glad you enjoyed the bars. I love them too - cranberries?? Yes, yum!
The Rawtarian
Oct 18, 2013
Balls would be great, methinks! Like, sesame seed powerballs, yah? Ooh and adding cacao powder - yes.
:)
Kyle
Oct 14, 2013
Kyle's Review
Raw sesame seed bar recipe
Soo good! this is my new Breakfast with a Banana:)
The Rawtarian
Oct 14, 2013
Mmm nice combo! Do you think the bars have too much of a "tahini" taste?
Kyle
Oct 14, 2013
Hmm maybe oh so slightly, and sadly I could not find raw Tahini anywhere either so it probably changed the taste. I might try almond butter next time since I can get that raw. I love this as a breakfast though, nice and quick and filling too.
The Rawtarian
Oct 14, 2013
I want to try it with almond butter too. I am curious to know how much the flavor will change
Paula C
Oct 11, 2013
Paula C's Review
Raw sesame seed bar recipe
OMG, these are to die for! You forgot to mention that they are addictive!
The Rawtarian
Oct 12, 2013
Well, that goes without saying ;P
xox
Nadia
Sep 22, 2013
Is there a possible replacement for the Tahini?
The Rawtarian
Sep 23, 2013
Hi Nadia, not really. The only possible substitute for the tahini would be another nut butter, like almond butter or cashew butter. Ideally very runny. That being said, tahini definitely lends the best flavor.
Do not use sesame seeds instead of tahini because they won't blend up well and the oils won't be released and the recipe will be way too dry and won't stuck together.
Hope this helps!
Joy Doogan
Mar 15, 2016
Just made my second batch of the raw sesame seed bars x they are delicious
The Rawtarian
Mar 16, 2016
I'm so glad you enjoyed these bars, Joy!
I am working on a savory granola bar recipe. Haven't quite perfected it yet. It's just not the same as a good sweet bar though!
Angela Mathers
Sep 17, 2013
These look soooo good! My hubby and I just recently started to really get into Paleo, and these sound like the perfect snacks for both of us! Thanks so much for sharing.
The Rawtarian
Sep 23, 2013
Thanks Angela! Glad to have you here. If you try them I'd love to know what you think :)
Shelly Marshall
Sep 15, 2013
Shelly Marshall's Review
Raw sesame seed bar recipe
Excellent! Best bar I have tried. I used currants instead of raisins, and honey instead of syrup. My husband devoured a few without blinking.
The Rawtarian
Sep 16, 2013
Looks delicious Shelly! Love the pic too. Mmm currants. Now that is a dried fruit that I LOVE and that I NEVER use! I am weird. You are inspiring me to keep currants in my regular rotation. Not sure why I don't think of them often!
Glad hubs loved them too! Except, that just means less for you, soo... I am sorry for that lol.
Shelly Marshall
Sep 17, 2013
I also use currants in your apple breakfast bowl...and sliced almonds...no grains. It is a house favorite. In fact, I invited a friend over on Sat. and we had an anti-cook event. We made your carrot cake, lemon bars, and brownies. All went in freezer. We make brownies a la Almond Joy with your icing and coconut. I turn people on to your site daily. Thanks for making this lifestyle scrumptious!
The Rawtarian
Sep 23, 2013
Sounds scrumptious, Shelly! Your anti-cooking event sounds fun. My only question - why didn't you invite me over too! :P xox
Chelsea
Sep 15, 2013
Chelsea's Review
Raw sesame seed bar recipe
Easy yum my dad could even make them no need to go buy extra things everything was at home for us To make it with
The Rawtarian
Sep 15, 2013
Thanks Chelsea! So glad you had everything at home. Love it when that happens!
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