tahini fig overnight oats

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).

tahini fig overnight oats

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

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Servings: 1

Course: breakfast + brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: breakfast + brunch, gluten-free, soy-free, sugar-free, vegan

Ingredients Method

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

Method

 

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