Description
Chewy, nutty, and indulgent, these Chocolate Dipped Sesame Oatmeal Bars combine oats, toasted sesame seeds, and a rich chocolate coating for a wholesome snack or dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for gifting or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds (toasted)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring constantly.
- In a medium saucepan, combine honey or maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until melted and bubbling.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a large bowl, mix oats and toasted sesame seeds. Pour the warm syrup mixture over and stir until fully coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan using a spoon or parchment-covered hands.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Lift the bars out and cut into rectangles or squares.
- Melt chocolate and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in 30-second intervals.
- Dip each bar halfway into the melted chocolate and place on parchment to set. Refrigerate briefly to speed up setting.
Notes
- Use maple syrup and dairy-free chocolate to make it vegan.
- Add chopped nuts or dried fruits for extra flavor and texture.
- Tahini can be used instead of butter for a stronger sesame flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days, or in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freeze for longer storage up to 2 months, layered with parchment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
