Lupin Free Pesto-Walnut Turmeric Tahini Bites
These no-bake bites bring together the earthy richness of walnuts, the herby brightness of fresh basil, and the warm golden depth of turmeric in a way that feels indulgent but is genuinely wholesome. The tahini and olive oil bind everything into a satisfying, slightly sticky mixture that rolls into neat little balls with almost no effort. A squeeze of lemon juice cuts through the richness and keeps each bite tasting fresh and lively rather than heavy. Lupin flour and lupin-based protein powders have quietly crept into a lot of packaged snack bars and energy balls, making store-bought options a bit of a minefield — this recipe sidesteps all of that with a clean, straightforward ingredient list you can trust. Rolled oats and raw walnuts do the heavy lifting for texture and staying power, while honey adds just enough sweetness to make these feel like a treat. A short chill in the refrigerator is all it takes to firm them up into snacks that hold together beautifully and keep well in the fridge for the whole week ahead.
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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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