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Date-Sweetened Tahini Banana Bars

Easy Date-Sweetened Tahini Banana Bars Packed with Bold Flavor

Delicious Date-Sweetened Tahini Banana Bars made without refined sugar, offering a wholesome and nourishing treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2 pieces Ripe Bananas Use overripe ones for natural sweetness and moist texture.
  • 1 cup Medjool Dates Soak and blend for that perfect date-sweetened base.
  • 1/2 cup Tahini Adds a rich, nutty depth.
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour Provides a hearty foundation.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Gives a light lift.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warm spice.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances natural sweetness.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt Balances sweetness.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts For crunch.
  • 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips For an indulgent touch.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Food Processor
  • large mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

How to Make Date-Sweetened Tahini Banana Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and line an 8×8" baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Pit and soak Medjool dates in warm water for about ten minutes, until they’re plump.
  3. In a food processor, combine soaked dates, ripe bananas, tahini, and vanilla extract; blend until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  5. Gently fold the blended date-banana mixture into the dry ingredients using a spatula.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before lifting out and slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Optional: sprinkle crushed walnuts on top before serving.

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