Pistachio Tahini Bites
When I discovered that health and indulgence could go hand-in-hand, there was no turning back! This recipe is a perfect example. Packed with 2mg of iron, 5g of protein and 5g of fibre per serving, they offer a satisfying boost of nutrients while delivering a luscious mix of creamy tahini, crunchy pistachios, and velvety dark chocolate.
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Preparation time
15 min
Total time
75
Meal
- vegan-desserts
Servings
12
Ingredients
- 500g/3⅓ cups pitted Medjool dates
- 160g/⅔ cup tahini
- 30g/¼ cup pistachios
- 120g/4.2 oz dark chocolate
- ⅓ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the dates cut side down onto the paper and flatten with your fingers.
- Build an even layer resembling a square with no gaps.
- Spread the tahini evenly over the top of the dates.
- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios all over.
- Melt the chocolate in 10-second intervals in the microwave, stirring between times to ensure it doesn’t burn, and spread on top of the bark.
- Sprinkle the salt all over.
- Refrigerate for about one hour or until the chocolate has hardened.
- Cut the bark into equal size squares and enjoy!
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