Celery Free Pesto-Walnut Turmeric Tahini Bites
These little bites pack a serious flavor punch — earthy tahini, bright basil, warm turmeric, and toasty walnuts all rolled into one satisfying, no-bake snack. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting, blending the walnuts and basil into a rough, chunky pesto base before the rest of the ingredients come together into a cohesive, slightly sticky dough. Rolled oats give each bite a hearty chew, while a squeeze of lemon juice keeps everything tasting fresh and lively. Turmeric and black pepper are a classic pairing — the pepper helps your body absorb the turmeric's active compounds, so this snack is as smart as it is delicious. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from celery and celery derivatives, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden plant extracts sneaking in. A quick chill in the fridge is all it takes to firm them up, and they'll keep in an airtight container for up to a week — perfect for meal-prepping a grab-and-go snack that actually tastes like something you'd want to eat.
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12 servings
For the bites
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the walnuts and basil to a food processor and pulse 8–10 times until the walnuts are coarsely chopped and the basil is broken down into small flecks — the mixture should look like a rough, chunky pesto, not a smooth paste.
- 2
Add the tahini, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, turmeric, black pepper, and salt to the food processor. Pulse 5–6 more times until the mixture just comes together into a cohesive, slightly sticky mass.
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