Chocolate Tahini Oat Cups
Naturally sweet with a hint of savory, these Chocolate Tahini Prune Oat Cups are balanced in flavor, texture, and cravings. They combine the natural sweetness of California Prunes and honey with the slightly savory notes of creamy tahini, the chewy texture of rolled oats, and a snappy chocolate layer topped with sesame seeds and flaky sea salt.
These snackable bites are a satisfying way to curb hunger while adding a little extra nutrition.
Equipment
- Standard 12-cup muffin pan
Ingredients
Oat Cups
- 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 TBSP tahini
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
Topping
- 12 California Prunes
- 6 TBSP tahini
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or 3 ounces dark chocolate roughly chopped
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 TBSP sesame seeds
- Flaky sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Line a metal muffin pan with 6 paper liners, or use an unlined silicone muffin pan.
- Make the oat cups by combining the oats, honey, tahini, and fine sea salt in a mixing bowl. Stir until all of the ingredients are combined and the mixture begins to stick together.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the oat mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup and press firmly to create an even base layer.
- Arrange 6 sets of 2 prunes, evenly spaced, on a sheet of parchment paper. Cover with a second sheet of parchment paper and use the bottom of a heavy cup to smash the prunes into rounds approximately the size of the muffin cups.
- Top each oat cup with one smashed prune round, followed by 1 tablespoon of tahini.
- Combine the chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second increments, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Pour 1 heaping tablespoon of melted chocolate over the top of each filled muffin cup. Allow the chocolate to firm up slightly, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and flaky sea salt.
- Place the muffin pan in the freezer for at least 1 hour, or until the cups are set.
- Enjoy the Chocolate Tahini Prune Oat Cups chilled. For a softer texture, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating.
Notes
Storage
Once the Chocolate Tahini Prune Oat Cups have set, remove them from the muffin pan and transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portionCalories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 122mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 173IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 2mg