Guest blog and recipe by Jessica Selensky @feastytravels.
I am always making easy, no-bake treats throughout the year to satisfy my sweet tooth. However, I prefer to make recipes that don’t require a lot of effort. Something I can whip up and take to a get together or serve to family and friends.
These no-bake chocolate chip oat bars are the perfect sweet treat that you could enjoy as a healthy dessert or sweet breakfast to start your day. They are easy to whip up as a quick breakfast to eat on the go or for a perfect nutritional treat when the kids, or you, come home from school or work.
Nutritional Benefits
- Tahini: Tahini is toasted sesame seeds grounded down to a paste. It acts as an antioxidant and may help lower inflammation in the body. Sesame seeds have more phytosterols than other nut/seed butters which have shown to help lower cholesterol.
- Peanut butter: Contains healthy fats and a little bit of protein along with B vitamins and vitamin E.
- Maple syrup: Maple syrup is a healthier alternative to processed sugar. It contains numerous antioxidants as well as zinc, potassium, and calcium.
- Dark chocolate: Contains antioxidants and is considered a “superfood”. It has fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.
- Just Thrive Probiotic: Supports digestive, immune and total-body health. It also can help address issues like bloating, gas, and constipation. (A great and easy way to support your gut health!)