Fudgy Tahini Date Chocolate Bars

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:48:21 GMT

Step 1

Pit and finely chop the medjool dates.

Step 2

To a small mixing bowl, add the cocoa powder and 4/5ths of the tahini (set aside the rest for later).

Step 3

Add the melted coconut oil and honey.

Step 4

Add the salt and about half the chopped dates.

Step 5

Gently stir everything with a spoon to form a thick paste.

Step 6

Depending on your ingredients, you may need to play with ratios for the right consistency. You're going for a fudge-like dough with some tackiness to it. If it's too thin, add more cocoa powder. If it's too thick, thin it with honey or oil.

Step 7

Plop half the mixture onto one side of a piece of parchment paper. Fold the paper over and use a rolling pin to roll into a flat bar (1/4 to 1/2 inch thick).

Step 8

Unfold the parchment paper and sprinkle the remaining dates over the rolled out chocolate.

Step 9

Drizzle the remaining tahini over the dates.

Step 10

Add the remaining fudge mixture on top of the dates and tahini. Fold the parchment paper back over and roll again to create a date and tahini sandwich!

Step 11

Once the top layer of fudge is fairly even, lift up the parchment and fold in any exposed edges (you want to hide the tahini and dates). Roll once more to even out the bar, and straighten out the edges with a spatula if desired.

Step 12

Transfer the bar in the parchment paper to the freezer for 20-30 minutes to firm up.

Step 13

To serve, cut the fudge into bars or desired shapes. You can also dust with a little cocoa powder to prevent sticking.

Step 14

Keep in the fridge (or leave out before eating if you prefer them a little softer) Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.

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