High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Smoky Paprika & Turmeric Tahini Bites
These savory-sweet little bites are genuinely unlike anything else in the snack category — smoky, earthy, and just a little nutty from the tahini, with warm spice notes from turmeric and cumin running all the way through. The biggest challenge with store-bought energy bites and snack bars is that high fructose corn syrup hides in so many of them, often listed under names you have to squint to recognize. Here, honey does all the sweetening, and every single ingredient is exactly what it says it is — rolled oats, ground flaxseed, olive oil, and a confident lineup of whole spices. The dough comes together in one bowl with no baking required, just a quick chill in the refrigerator until the bites firm up and set. Rolling them in sesame seeds before they go in is optional, but it adds a satisfying crunch and a toasty finish that makes them feel a little more special. They're the kind of snack you can keep in the fridge all week and actually feel good about reaching for.
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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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