No-Bake Chocolate Sesame Oatmeal Bites

June 9, 2023 Comments Recipes

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 Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
1 cup Shredded coconut
2 Tbsp Bob’s Red Mill Organic Golden 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:

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.
Add in chocolate chips and pulse 8-10 times, just until the chocolate pieces have dispersed.
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.
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

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