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Gluten-free Chocolate Chunk Tahini Bars
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Chocolate Chunk Tahini Bars

Who knew tahini could create such dessert yumminess? Slightly chewy with a nutty flavor,, these bars are gluten-free and come together quickly in one bowl. The drizzle of dark chocolate on top is the perfect sweet touch!
Course Dessert
Keyword Gluten-Free Tahini Bars, Chocolate Chunk Tahini Bars, Tahini Dessert Bars
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp vegan butter (Plant Butter, Earth Balance), melted
  • 3/4 cup coconut or brown sugar
  • 1 egg (pasteured), whisked or flax egg (see below)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup tahini, stirred
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • GLAZE:
  • 1/2 3.5 oz bar dark chocolate, chopped or 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8"x8" baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Grease the paper or foil with a dab of oil.
  • Whisk together the melted vegan butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the egg, vanilla extract and tahni. Whisk together until combined.
  • Add the flours, salt and baking powder and stir until combined. Fold in the chopped chocolate. The batter will be soft and slightly sticky.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly and smoothing the surface.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes, until the top is light golden brown and firm, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Remove paper or foil when completely cooled .
  • While cooling, prepare glaze: Combine chocolate and coconut oil in a small bowl and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes on med-high, stirring, until smooth. Drizzle over bars. Let cool or refrigerate, then slice into 12 bars. Enjoy!

Notes

Chicken Eggs:  Please use only pastured or Certified Humane Free Range eggs-- I like Pete & Jerry's.  While it claims to be "cage free", the brand Nellies is not truly cage-free nor certified humane.  Look for "Pasture Raised" or "Certified Humane Free Range" on the package.  
Flax Egg:  1 Tbsp flax meal mixed with 3 tbsp water.  Combine and let thicken for about 10-15 minutes.