Name: Healthy Nut-Free Tahini and Fig Bliss Balls Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup dried figs; 1/2 cup rolled oats; 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds; 2 tbs tahini; 1 tbs maple syrup; 1 pinch sea salt; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tbs water; 1/4 cup sesame seeds *to decorate

by Jess Sepel Last updated on 07/10/2019

The delicious combination of figs and tahini are the perfect lunch box snack. Make a big batch on a Sunday and keep them stored in the fridge for the week. - Jess Sepel

Ingredients

1 cup dried figs
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
2 tbs tahini
1 tbs maple syrup
1 pinch sea salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbs water
1/4 cup sesame seeds *to decorate

Method

Step 1

Add all of the ingredients, except the water and sesame seeds, into a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth. If the mixture is too dry, add the water and blend until just combined.
Step 2

Sprinkle the sesame seeds over a plate.
Step 3

Roll the blended mixture into balls of your desired size, then roll each ball in the sesame seeds to coat.
Step 4

Place the bliss balls into an airtight container and refrigerate to set. Store them in the fridge for 4-5 days, or freeze them for up to a fortnight.