No-Bake Chocolate Sesame Oatmeal Bites

Oatmeal is delicious. Sesame is delicious. Chocolate chips are delicious. So, why not combine all three into a no-bake oatmeal bite that's quick to make and even quicker to devour?!

Gluten-Free, Plant-Based, Vegan

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Organic Extra Thick Rolled Oats
• 1 cup Shredded coconut
• 2 Tbsp Flaxseed Meal 
• ⅓ cup Tahini
• 6 Dates, pitted
• ¼ tsp Kosher Salt
• 1-2 Tbsp Coconut Oil, melted 
• ¼ cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
• Sesame Seeds or Shredded Coconut to coat, optional

Directions:

1. In a food processor, blend oats, coconut, flaxseed meal, tahini, dates and salt together until a dough just begins to form, about 2 minutes. Stream in 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil, adding additional coconut oil if necessary to form a dough. The oatmeal dough should stick together when gently squeezed but not be overly oily.
2. Add in chocolate chips and pulse 8-10 times, just until the chocolate pieces have dispersed.
3. Using a cookie scoop or measuring spoon, divide the oatmeal dough into twelve 2 tablespoons portions. Gently squeeze the dough together in the palm of your hand then roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining portions. Optionally, roll in sesame seeds or shredded coconut to coat.
4. Place the oatmeal bites onto a parchment lined sheet and freeze until firm, about 10 minutes. Store the oatmeal bites covered in the refrigerator for about a week or in the freezer for up to a month. If storing in the freezer, let them warm up and soften a bit before enjoying.

Recipe from Bob's Red Mill