tahini fig overnight oats

Posted: February 18, 2015 by sasha nelson

Sometimes referred to as halva [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][a Middle-Eastern treat which often incorporates a mixture of figs, sesame + honey], this is one of my all-time favorite flavor combos influenced by my 2014 trip to Greece and Istanbul.

 

serves 1

vegan, gluten-free [if using gluten-free oats], refined-sugar free, soy-free

 

ingredients

1/2 cup gluten-free oats

3/4-1 cup water [or unsweetened non-dairy milk of choice]

1 tbsp chia seeds [I used Bob’s Red Mill]

1 tbsp hemp seeds [I used Manitoba Harvest]

1 tsp ground flax seeds [I used Bob’s Red Mill]

1-2 tbsp unsweetened coconut shreds [I use Woodstock Farms or Let’s Do…Organic]

3 dried figs, sliced into small pieces [I used Woodstock Foods]

1 tbsp tahini or more to taste [I use Once Again Nut Butter, Woodstock Farms or Artisana]

1 tsp raw honey [use local if possible]

1/4 tsp vanilla extract to taste

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg, cardamom + ginger

1/8 tsp ground turmeric [optional]

pinch sea salt

 

suggested toppings or additions

walnuts, almonds, or cashews

raw cacao [power or nibs]

maple syrup instead of honey

 

instructions

combine ingredients in jar + stir well.

refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

enjoy uncooked or bake until warmed through in the morning [350F degrees for 10-20 minutes].Sometimes referred to as halva [a Middle-Eastern treat which often incorporates a mixture of figs, sesame + honey], this is one of my all-time favorite flavor combos influenced by my 2014 trip to Greece and Istanbul.

 

serves 1

vegan, gluten-free [if using gluten-free oats], refined-sugar free, soy-free

 

ingredients

1/2 cup gluten-free oats

3/4-1 cup water [or unsweetened non-dairy milk of choice]

1 tbsp chia seeds [I used Bob’s Red Mill]

1 tbsp hemp seeds [I used Manitoba Harvest]

1 tsp ground flax seeds [I used Bob’s Red Mill]

1-2 tbsp unsweetened coconut shreds [I use Woodstock Farms or Let’s Do…Organic]

3 dried figs, sliced into small pieces [I used Woodstock Foods]

1 tbsp tahini or more to taste [I use Once Again Nut Butter, Woodstock Farms or Artisana]

1 tsp raw honey [use local if possible]

1/4 tsp vanilla extract to taste

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg, cardamom + ginger

1/8 tsp ground turmeric [optional]

pinch sea salt

 

suggested toppings or additions

walnuts, almonds, or cashews

raw cacao [power or nibs]

maple syrup instead of honey

 

instructions

combine ingredients in jar + stir well.

refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

enjoy uncooked or bake until warmed through in the morning [350F degrees for 10-20 minutes].[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

tahini fig overnight oats

vegan, gluten-free [if using gluten-free oats], sugar-free, soy-free
Course breakfast + brunch, Dessert
Cuisine breakfast + brunch, gluten-free, soy-free, sugar-free, vegan
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup gluten free oats
  • 3/4 cup water or unsweetened non-dairy milk of choice [add more to desired taste]
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp hemp seeds
  • 1 tsp ground flax seeds
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut shreds add more to taste
  • 3 dried figs add more to taste
  • 1 tbsp tahini add more to taste
  • 1 tsp raw honey local if possible
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions
 

  • combine ingredients in jar + stir well.
  • refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • enjoy uncooked or bake until warmed through in the morning [350F degrees for 10-20 minutes].

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