Tahini ginger crunch

Big fan of ginger crunch, but after a more nutritious alternative? This refined sugar-free recipe is a delicious choice to give a go.

Sweetened with your choice of natural, New Zealand mānuka honey or rice syrup, and calling for superstar spice – ginger, this nourishing slice uses other ingredients like rolled oats, cashews and maca powder for your ultimate teatime treat.

Pairing warming ginger with silky tahini icing, slathered over a thick, crunchy coconut and oat base – what could be better? Be sure to place the warm-just-baked base into the fridge to cool, to achieve a super crunchy, chewy texture.

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Easy swap outs:

• Use your favourite nut or seed butter in place of tahini (or try a combination!)
• Swap rice syrup for your go-to sweetener, such as honey
• Nut-free option? Opt for sunflower seeds to replace your cashews or almonds

For your versatile pantry ingredient: Chantal Organics Hulled Tahini

This pantry item is a worthwhile addition to your household, thanks to it’s versatility in both sweet and savoury dishes. Whether you’re making hummus, salad dressing or a nourishing dessert like this ginger crunch – tahini is a nutritious option that adds a creamy element to any dish.

Made from grinding sesame seeds into a smooth paste, tahini is a staple in many cuisines. Did we mention it’s  gluten-free and vegan?

Ingredients:

Base

1 cup Chantal Organics Quick Rolled Oats
½ cup desiccated coconut
½ cup Ceres Organics Whole Cashews or Ceres Organics Raw Whole Almonds (or ROAR Organic Sunflower Activated for a nut-free option)
½ cup BioBalance Certified Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, melted
3 Tablespoons Chantal Organics Rice Syrup or Biohoney's Manuka Honey
2 Tablespoons Chantal Organics Hulled Tahini

Icing

½ cup Chantal Organics Hulled Tahini
¼ cup Chantal Organics Rice Syrup or Biohoney's Manuka Honey
3 Tablespoons BioBalance Certified Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, melted
1 Tablespoon ginger powder
1 Teaspoon fresh grated ginger (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla essence or paste
1 pinch of salt
1-2 Tablespoons BioBalance Certified Organic Maca Powder

Method:

1. Preheat the oven 170 degrees celsius and line a loaf pan or slice tin with baking paper.
2. In a food processor, combine the oats, desiccated coconut and nuts of choice (or sunflower seeds - depending on what you are using). Pulse until everything is combined and the mixture resembles a rough crumb. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
3. Add the melted coconut oil, sweetener and tahini - then mix until combined. Press your base mix into the lined tin and bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Once cooked, place the hot base into the refrigerator to cool.
4. Meanwhile, to make the ginger icing, in a mixing bowl combine the tahini, coconut oil, sweetener, ginger powder, salt, vanilla and maca powder (if using). Mix until thick and glossy, and everything is well incorporated.
5. Spread the ginger icing over the cooled oat base and place it back in the refrigerator for approximately half an hour to set.
6. Cut into 12 pieces and enjoy. Store in the refrigerator.

Makes: 12 piece | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes

What's inside? Nutritional goodness per serving*
Serving size: 1 piece
Each serving has:
Calories: 242
Total Fat: 20g
Total Carbohydrate: 13g
Net Carbohydrate: 11g
Sugar: 6g

*Nutritional information is based on approximate calculations by My Fitness Pal.

Dietaries: Dairy Free | Vegetarian | Sugar Free