Description
Sarah’s tahini cardamom oat fudge bars blend Middle Eastern spices with comforting oat textures. Sweet and nutty layers create a rich dessert experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 cups oats
- ⅔ cup tahini
- ½ cup oat flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsps tahini
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, covering bottom and sides completely for effortless extraction.
- Base Mixture: Whisk tahini and maple syrup until silky, then fold in cardamom, sea salt, and rolled oats until uniformly blended.
- First Layer: Press half of the oat mixture into the pan, creating a compact, even foundation using hands or spatula.
- Fudge Creation: Combine coconut milk and tahini in a heatproof bowl, then melt dark chocolate chips using microwave or double boiler method, stirring consistently to prevent burning.
- Layering: Once chocolate mixture reaches spreadable consistency, evenly distribute over oat base, then crumble remaining oat mixture on top, gently pressing for textural contrast.
- Setting: Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until bars are completely firm and cohesive.
- Serving: Remove from refrigerator and slice into 8-10 rectangular portions using a sharp knife, revealing the decadent layers of tahini, cardamom, and chocolate fudge.
Notes
- Optimize Tahini Mixing: Whisk tahini and maple syrup thoroughly to create a silky, smooth base that ensures even ingredient distribution and rich flavor throughout the bars.
- Control Chocolate Melting: Use gentle, consistent heat when melting chocolate to prevent burning, stirring frequently for a glossy, perfectly smooth fudge layer that holds its texture.
- Master Layering Technique: Press each layer firmly and evenly to create a compact, well-structured bar with balanced texture and consistent taste in every bite.
- Chill for Perfect Setting: Refrigerate for the full 2-3 hours to allow complete firming of layers, which helps achieve clean, precise cuts and optimal flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg