Chocolate Tahini Crunch Bars
Author Notes: A hybrid of a rice krispie treat and a chocolate bar, this dessert is buttery, just-barely sweet, and deliciously crunchy. I use bittersweet chocolate so the bars aren't too sweet, but feel free to use semisweet or milk if that's your style. —Posie (Harwood) Brien
Makes: one 9" x 13" pan
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2
tablespoons coconut oil
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5
ounces dark chocolate
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8
ounces tahini
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2
tablespoons brown rice syrup (or honey, agave, or granulated sugar)
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1/4
teaspoon coarse salt
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3
cups crisp rice cereal
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1/4
cup toasted sesame seeds
- Grease, or line with parchment paper, a 9" x 13" pan.
- In a large heatproof bowl or saucepan, melt together the coconut oil and chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Add the tahini, brown rice syrup (or other sweetener if you prefer), and salt and stir to combine.
- Add the cereal and stir to coat evenly.
- Pour into your prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
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Is there a good substitute for the coconut oil in these? Thinking of making some but my boss is allergic to coconut. Thank you!
Has anyone tried this with a different nut butter? Peanut butter? Almond? Would love to know if it's as good!
I can confirm that it's good with peanut butter! I left out the salt because the peanut butter was salted.
super easy to put together and not too sweet. i am not sure if their consistency will withstand being unrefrigerated or if putting them in the freezer might solidify them more but they're definitely easy whip up and good for satisfying a craving!
Thinking about making this with white chocolate any reason I could not omit the sugar (since white chocolate is sweeter already?)
Yup you could definitely omit it.
Made this!! So delish! Two comments - I used 5 cups of organic brown rice krispies (primarily because I had a box I wanted to finish up) - worked out fine and I used an 8 x 10 - also worked out fine. Thicker bars with a little less density. Absolutely delish!! Saving . . .Thank you Posie Harwood!
Soooo making this...and GF to boot!!!
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