Full of fiber from ground flaxseed and oats, these Tahini Brownie Bites are a nutritious way to satisfy your sweet tooth craving!
If you've never tried the combination of chocolate and tahini, you're in for a real treat!
I've been combining chocolate and tahini for ages.
It's definitely one of my favorite combinations.
We love tahini in these Chocolate Tahini No-Bake Cookies.
It's rare that we go a week without making our favorite Easy Vegan Tahini Brownies.
Chocolate and tahini is even delicious in baked goods, like this brownie batter baked oatmeal!
Currently, however, I've been obsessed with these Tahini Brownie Bites!
They are my go-to snack and I know you all will love them as much as we do!
Ingredients for Tahini Brownie Bites
I ended up naming these energy bites Tahini Brownie Bites, because of how much they remind me of dessert.
They're chewy, chocolatey, and have the perfect sweet and salty balance that makes eating just one pretty hard.
To make these tahini brownie bites, you'll need the following 6 ingredients:
- Quick oats
- Ground flaxseed
- Cocoa powder
- Mix-ins (cacao nibs, mini chocolate chips, etc.)
- Tahini
- Liquid sweetener
That's it!
For the liquid sweetener, I recommend you use a thicker sweetener such as agave, brown rice syrup or even honey, if you consume honey.
What is Tahini?
In case you aren't familiar with tahini, it's basically the sesame seed version of peanut butter.
Sesame seed get ground down into a smooth paste to create tahini!
You should be able to fine tahini at your local grocery store, however the best type of tahini is usually found at an international or middle eastern market.
You want to use smooth, runny tahini if possible!
How to Make Energy Bites
These tahini brownie bites are essentially another spin off my classic No-Bake Energy Bite recipe.
They are super easy to make!
Simply follow the step-by-step instructions below, and you'll be in chocolate tahini heaven before you know it!
- In a large bowl mix together the oats, cacao powder, ground flax seed, and cacao nibs.
- Add in the tahini and sweetener and mix until combined well combined.
- Using slightly damp hands, take about 1.5 - 2 tablespoons worth of dough and roll it into a ball. Continue this process until all the dough has been rolled into balls.
- Store the bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
How to Store Energy Bites
I love making large batches of energy bites because they keep for ages in the fridge AND can easily be frozen.
Fridge: To store these brownie bites in the fridge, simply place them in airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. (To be honest, I've even kept mine for 3-4 weeks and they are still fine! They just harden the longer the sit.
Freezer: To freeze these bites, flash freeze the bites on a baking sheet before transferring them to an airtight container or freezer-safe Ziploc Bag. Freeze for up to 2 months.
To thaw frozen energy bites, remove them from the freezer the night before you need them and allow them to thaw in the fridge.
📖 Recipe
Tahini Brownie Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups quick oats
- 3 tablespoons cacao powder
- ½ cup ground flax seed
- ⅓ cup cacao nibs*
- ½ cup tahini
- ½ cup liquid sweetener brown rice syrup, agave, honey if not vegan, etc.
Instructions
- Add in the tahini and sweetener and mix until combined.
- Using slightly damp hands, take about 1.5 - 2 tablespoons worth of dough and roll it into a ball. Continue this process until all the dough has been rolled into balls.
- Store the bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Faith Simmons says
Just made these for the first time and they are soooo good! I did try your 5 ingredient balls in the past and had trouble w them falling apart on me. For this recipe I did not have rolled oats so I used oat flower and they held together so much better! Thanks for this recipe!
Faith VanderMolen says
So happy to hear that! If you're having trouble with the 5 ingredient energy bites, you could start with 1 1/2 cups quick oats instead of the 2 cups. Glad these worked out for you though!
Gabby says
I never thought of this combination before! I will definitely have to try this - I have been on a tahini kick lately and these look like the perfect snack 🙂
Faith says
If you like tahini, then you'll love these Gabby!! Let me know if you make them and what you think!
aicel says
So I'm noticing that you use quick oats in recipes a lot... it probably doesn't matter if I just used my organic rolled oats, right?
Faith says
You can use rolled oats for sure! Things just might be a little more chewy/hearty because quick oats are broken down a little bit. I'm pretty sure I've used both interchangeably in tons of recipes. Let me know how they turn out though so I can know for others! Love all your questions Aic!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
I've never even thought of this combination before. It sounds amazing though. Great recipe!
Faith says
Thanks Julie! It's delicious!
velveteencockroach says
Oh gosh, these are so easy to make and they sound amazing too! Bookmarking for later. <3
Velveteencockroach
Faith says
Yessss! You'll love them!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
Ok I haven't ever thought to put these flavors together, but holy moly I just can't even imagine how good this is! And so quick! Gotta try this, pinning!!
Faith says
You should give it a Sam!! It's delicious! Let me know if you give this recipe a go:)
Leah M @ love me, feed me says
Chocolate and tahini is one of my fave combos, SO good! But really, what doesn't tahini go with?! It's the best!!
Faith says
Sweet and savory...yeah it's amazing:)
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
I actually have had chocolate & tahini together and it's amazing! Great recipe. 🙂
Faith says
Thanks awesome! Thanks Megan!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Mmmmm! I make a similar bite!!! But of course....tahini is the BESTTTT. I may go so far as to say my favorite nut/seed butter...maybe...but that's hard!
Faith says
Oh, I'm definitely getting close to calling it my favorite too...especially now that I can use it for sweet things too!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
Wow what an interesting combo! Thanks for linking up with us for meatless Monday today
Faith says
Definitely interesting, but so good! Thanks for hosting Deborah!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado says
i need to try chocolate and tahini together! These brownie bites look so good!
Faith says
Do it Rachel! 🙂 You won't regret it!
Renee says
I've never put Chocolate and Tahini together before....I'm going to try this! I love tahini and who doesn't like chocolate! Yumm!
Faith says
I hope you do Renee!! I'm in love with these bites and plan on making a second batch tomorrow!
Tina Muir says
I could see why that combo could become an obsession, these sound delicious Faith. I am gonna pin them, and when steve is away, make them! I wish I could get him to like chocolatey things...oh well, more for me 😀
Faith says
What the?! Steve doesn't like chocolate flavored things?! Oh well...I guess that means more for you:)