No-Bake Tahini Fudge Crispies, Vegan & Gluten-Free
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Recipe type: dessert
Cuisine: vegan, gluten-free
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Serves: 15 bars
 
Ingredients
  • 12 pitted dates, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes
  • ½ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • dash of salt
  • ½ cup puffed rice
  • handful chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Line a 9"x5" loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Drain the dates and place them in a blender. Add the tahini, coconut oil, vanilla extract and salt, and blend until smooth.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the puffed rice and chocolate chips, then transfer the mixture to the loaf pan. Use a spatula to press it down firmly and spread the top out evenly.
  4. Place the pan in the freezer for 1 hour to harden. Remove from the freezer and tug on the parchment paper to pull everything out. Use a knife to slice into bars, then store the bars in an airtight container in the freezer.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread mixture out on parchment paper. Use hands to form rectangle about ¾" thick.
  6. Place in freezer for 45 minutes to set. Remove and slice into squares. Store in freezer.
Recipe by The Colorful Kitchen at https://thecolorfulkitchen.com/2019/03/01/no-bake-tahini-fudge-crispies-vegan-gluten-free/