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.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Place batter in a 9X9-inch dish sprayed with non-stick spray. Drizzle batter with fruit spread/jelly. Bake for about 40-45 minutes.

Slice into 9 squares and serve!

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Berry Oat Tahini Bars

(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
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5 from 3 reviews

• Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 9 servings
• 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.

Ingredients

• 2 (4-ounce) cartons or packages of berry applesauce (or 1 cup)
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole wheat flour (may use gluten-free flour blend, if desired)
• ½ cup old-fashioned oats
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• Pinch salt
• 1/3 cup berry fruit spread
• 1 tablespoon water

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

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

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

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