Hazelnut Free Smoky Paprika & Turmeric Tahini Bites
These no-bake bites pack a genuinely surprising punch — smoky, earthy, and just sweet enough to keep you reaching for another. The combination of smoked paprika, turmeric, and cumin gives them a warm, almost exotic depth that feels way more sophisticated than a simple snack ball has any right to be. Tahini does the heavy lifting as the binder here, lending a rich, nutty creaminess without a single tree nut in sight — which means anyone navigating hazelnut allergies can snack freely without second-guessing the ingredient list. Ground flaxseed and rolled oats add body and a satisfying chew, while a drizzle of honey keeps everything balanced and cohesive. Rolling them in sesame seeds before chilling adds a subtle crunch and a beautiful finish that makes them look almost too good to eat. A quick stint in the refrigerator is all it takes to firm them up into neat, portable little bites that are just as at home on a snack board as they are grabbed straight from the fridge on a busy afternoon.
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12 servings
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp water, as needed
For serving
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, ground cumin, black pepper, and sea salt to a large mixing bowl and stir until the spices are evenly distributed through the oats.
- 2
Add the tahini, honey, and olive oil to the bowl and stir until a cohesive, slightly sticky dough forms. If the mixture is too dry to hold together when pressed, add water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition, until the dough holds its shape when squeezed.
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