Healthy Valentine Treats

Sesame Coconut No-Bake Bars

Middle position in the photo.  This recipe was given to me by Diana Marchand.  Check out her website: dianamarchand.com.

Ingredients:

• ​1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  
• 1/4 cup hemp seeds
  
• 2 tbsp. ground flax
  
• 3-4 tbsp. maple syrup or honey
  
• 1/4 cup currents (optional)
  
• 1/4 tsp vanilla
  
• 2 tbsp. coconut oil
  
• 1/4 cup tahini
  
• Pinch of salt & cinnamon
  

Method:

1. ​Add the dry ingredients to a larger bowl.
2. Soften the honey (if using) and coconut oil.  Stir in the tahini and mix until smooth.
   
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry & stir.
   
4. Line cookie sheet or cutting board with parchment paper and press mixture on it forming a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.  Shape with hands.
   
5. Place in freezer to set for a couple of hours.
   
6. Once set - cut into pieces.  Store in freezer.