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Tahini Protein Bites (gluten free, keto, paleo, vegan)

May 5, 2017 by Dafna Leave a Comment

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Easy and delicious tahini protein bites covered dark chocolate. These are the perfect snack or pre or post workout treats! These healthy protein packed bites are paleo-friendly, vegan, and keto.

Whenever we visit Israel we always make a point to travel as lightly as possible. It always turns out that we have 1 luggage for both of our clothes and shoes and then another luggage just for gifts. This weight-limit-nearing luggage is always packed with lots of toys, clothes, gadgets, accessories and electronics for the close family.

And while I do pride myself on being an excellent gift-giver and feel the deepest satisfaction seeing the glee the artfully selected gifts bring our loved ones. I must admit that the best benefit of this gift bringing situation might just be the totally empty luggage I get to pack with goodies for myself to take back to Cali. Yes. Call me selfish. I’ll openly agree with you.

What do I repack this newly vacant luggage with you ask? While the list changes from year to year, these will always find space in the bag: spices, dried fruit (especially dried ginger w/o crystallized sugar), items from the antique stores in yaffo, small kitchen accessories, and of course organic tahini (El Erez brand) usually around 5 or so jars.

Tahini is amazing because it it so versatile. It can lend itself to a wide array of flavors, either savory or sweet, and can be used in a variety of cooking and baking applications. We most often mix it with lemon juice and water for a spread-on-everything dressing. But sometimes it’s just to transform it into unexpected ways. Tahini and chocolate is perfect pair that rivals PB and jelly, yogurt and granola, toast and avocado… well you get the idea. For my Tahini Bites I’ve packed it with protein and covered it with chocolate to make a delightful and filling bite. I have tested every tahini I could in here in California, but I love this brand. For the protein, I always use this Raw Protein and Greens, it’s a great all around protein and handles well in baking, plus it has super clean ingredients and is plant derived. We love it over here!

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Tahini Protein Bites

Tahini and protein covered in chocolate make a wonderful post gym treat or mid-afternoon snack which will satisfy your hunger AND sweet tooth. 

gluten free/ dairy free/keto/vegetarian/vegan/low carb/grain free/paleo/soy free

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1 cup pea or other plant protein powder
  • 1/4 cup coconut nectar/maple syrup or other liquid sweetener of choice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 2 oz dark chocolate of choice (chopped bars, chip, or chunks)

Instructions

  1. In a food processor or blender, mix together the tahini, protein powder, coconut nectar (or other sweetener), cinnamon, vanilla, and almond flour until all well incorporated and smooth.

  2. Let rest in fridge for about half an hour. 

  3. In the meantime, melt about 2 oz of your favorite chocolate bar or chocolate chips in a double boiler (or a small pot with boiling water and a tightly fitting bowl on top).

  4. Make patties out of the tahini protein mixture and dunk in the warm chocolate and turn over in the chocolate to cover completely. Place on parchment paper to set. 

  5. Keep in fridge or freezer. 

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