Energy Snack Seed Bars with Tahini

These homemade energy snack seed bars with tahini and honey are crunchy, chewy, energizing and deliciously seedy. Packed full of crunch, they're super easy to make and perfect for a healthy snack with a cup of tea or on-the-go!

These homemade bars are a quick and easy, with a burst of energy and wholesome goodness in every bite. Loaded with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and a touch of cayenne pepper, they offer a chewy texture that caters to your sweet tooth while keeping things allergy-friendly.

What sets these seed bars apart is their simplicity and versatility. Experiment with your favorite nuts or seeds, sweeteners like maple syrup or honey, and consider adding goji berries or collagen peptides for an extra boost.

These bars are perfect for busy mornings, a post workout snack, or whenever you crave a satisfying treat that doesn't compromise on health. Ideal for meal prep, these energy snack seed bars are set to become your go-to snack for daily adventures.

Recipe Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you'll need to make these energy snack seed bars:

Ingredient Notes:

• Tahini: used to bind the whole thing together.
• Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds (hemp hearts), sesame seeds and chia seeds: crunchy nutritional powerhouse of whole foods healthy seeds.
• Unsweetened shredded coconut: adds a nice chewy feel to the seedy bars.
• Maple syrup or honey: works well to add a little sweetness and bind the seeds together. Use a combination of the two if you prefer sweeter bars.
• Cayenne pepper: adds a little kick and elevates the flavor.

See recipe card below for all ingredients and quantities.

Substitutions and Variations

• Tahini can be substituted with sunflower seed butter, almond butter, peanut butter or cashew butter, if there's no nut allergy.
• Whole grains like certified gluten free oats or quick oats can be swapped for the shredded coconut. No need for oat flour, coconut flour or almond flour in this recipe.
• A natural sweetener like pure maple syrup will make these snack bars vegan, or use honey or brown rice syrup. Warm the natural sweetener with the seed butter to make it easier to combine.
• Using wholesome ingredients, variations of seed recipes are easy with healthy ingredients. Create homemade nut and seed bars by swapping in some chopped nuts for seeds, for a healthy nut and seed slice to snack on. Want a chia seed bar recipe? Swap in a couple more tablespoons of chia. Do the same with sesame seed. In fact, sesame seed bars with peanut butter work really well.

I have not tested this recipe with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please share how it turned out in the comments below.

How To Make This Seed Bars Recipe

Equipment:

• large mixing bowl or medium bowl
• 8-inch square baking dish lined with parchment paper

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8" square pan with unbleached parchment paper and set aside.

2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add tahini and maple syrup. Stir and warm until just beginning to bubble. Remove from heat and add vanilla.

3. In a large bowl, add dry ingredients: coconut, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds, cinnamon, salt and cayenne. Mix well.

4. Add the tahini mixture and stir until evenly combined.

5. Pour mixture into prepared pan and press firmly until well packed.

Note: I like to cover the mixture with an extra piece of parchment paper and press down really well with my hands or a small book to make sure it's tightly packed.

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack. Remove from pan by lifting out parchment paper. Slice into 25 squares.

Common Questions

Storage Tips

For optimal freshness and to maintain their chewy texture, I recommend storing these bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, individually wrap bars and freeze. Thaw at room temperature for a few minutes before indulging.