A super simple, no-bake power snack from DK’s Low Carb on the Go.
Whether you need a 10.30am tide over, or a post-lunch treat, these heart-healthy bars packed with nuts and seeds are the perfect quick fix. Plus, with just ten minutes prep time, you can’t go wrong.
Sesame Bars
INGREDIENTS
- 15g fine oat flakes
- 75g pitted dates
- 10g ground almonds
- 10g flaked almonds
- 20g white sesame seeds
- 30g cashew butter
METHOD
Lightly toast the oats in a dry pan while you blend the dates in a food processor.
Use your hands to knead the oats, processed dates, almonds, sesame seeds and cashew butter to create a dough.
Place on a sheet of baking paper, cover with a second sheet and roll out to a thickness of approximately 5mm using a rolling pin.
Cut into 6 bars and let these firm up in the fridge. These will keep in a container in the fridge for at least 10 days.
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