Double Chocolate Tahini Fudge Bars (Vegan GF)

The most delicious Double Chocolate Tahini Fudge Bars with an oaty chocolate chip base, a thick layer of chocolate tahini fudge topped with an oaty crumble. These bars are vegan, gluten-free, no-bake and are made with 5 ingredients.

These fudge bars have been a huge hit since I first shared them in August 2020 and for some reason, it’s taken me almost 2 years to re-make them for a little glow-up shoot. When I recently re-worked these, I did tweak a few things here and there (which I will explain below) to make the texture even better and there’s also a recipe video to go alongside, too.

What makes these fudge bars so delicious?

These bars are:

• Chocolatey and fudgy
• Rich and indulgent
• Made with good-for-you ingredients
• Made with 5 ingredients
• Healthy and wholesome
• Nutty but they are nut-free
• Naturally vegan and gluten-free
• Require no baking
• Minimal washing up

If you are already sold on these bars, read on for the recipe card below. First, let’s discus the recipe in more detail.

What ingredients do I need?

The recipe only requires 5 basic ingredients for the base, middle and the top layers, although I will break each layer down now.

For the oaty base and top mix:

• Runny tahini: the runnier the better for the smoothest mix. Tahini can vary greatly in terms of taste, texture and overall quality. Use your favourite brand, but my favourites are Belazu, Pipkin or Sunita Light.
• Coconut oil: this helps to bind the mix and adds that “buttery” texture and feel to the oat base which is similar to a crisp flapjack.
• Maple syrup: this is for sweetness and stickiness to bind the bars. Other syrups like agave, oat or date syrup will also work or try vegan honey.
• Salt: for the flavour.
• Oats: most of the oats are added to the base but save a small amount to mix into the topping mixture to make it crumblier. Check that your oats are gluten-free, if needed.
• Oat flour: before starting this recipe, blend up some of your own oats into a fine flour-like texture to make your own oat flour. This helps to add bulk to the base and helps hold it all together. Before, the ratio of oats to oat flour was much greater but I find the bars hold their shape better with more oat flour.
• Dark chocolate: chop up your favourite bar for adding in some chocolate chips to the oat layers.

As for the middle layer:

• Dark chocolate: use the same chocolate as above and melt this down until smooth. I used the dark chocolate from HU Kitchen which I just love.
• Runny tahini: use the same tahini as above. Stirred into the chocolate, this creates a lovely fudge texture.
• Maple syrup: this adds to the fudge texture and also adds some sweetness. As above, use other syrups where needed.
• Salt: for flavour.

How do I make these Double Chocolate Tahini Fudge Bars?

The method for these bars is so easy and requires minimal washing up:

• Make the base first: stir together the tahini, coconut oil, maple syrup and salt till smooth.
• Add in the oats, oat flour and chocolate chunks: to come to a sticky mix.
• Press ¾ of this mix into a lined square tin: pressing down evenly to make a compact base. Chill this mix.
• Add the extra oats to the remaining ¼ of oat mix: for the crumble top.
• Make the fudge filling: melt the chocolate then stir in the tahini and syrup. Add in the salt.
• Pour the filling over the base: and smooth out evenly.
• Sprinkle over the oaty topping: and press down lightly.
• Chill for 1 hour: or until set.
• Slice into bars: using a hot, sharp knife.

How long will these bars keep?

These Double Chocolate Tahini Fudge Bars will last for 5-7 days in a sealed container in the fridge or you can keep them at room temperature for 3-5 days. You can freeze them for up to 1 month. I like to eat these at room temperature so I keep them in the fridge and allow them to rest in the kitchen for 20 minutes before enjoying them.

Are these bars gluten-free and nut-free?

To make sure these are fully gluten-free, check that your oats and oat flour are certified gluten-free. These bars are naturally nut-free as tahini is made from sesame seeds although check that your chocolate contains no nuts.

Can I swap any of the ingredients?

As there are only 5 basic ingredients, I suggest keeping them as they are. You can swap the tahini for a nut butter, but they will taste very different as tahini is nutty without containing any nuts but leans on the more savoury side compared to other nut butters. That said, these would be delicious with peanut or cashew butter.

I love these bars, what else can I make?

I hope you are going to love these Double Chocolate Tahini Fudge Bars and for more no-bake inspiration, how about my:

• No Bake Almond Caramel Bars
• Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookie Caramel Bars
• Hazelnut Praline Bars
• Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
• Almond Butter and Raspberry Crumble Bars

I look forward to hearing what you think of these Double Chocolate Tahini Fudge Bars so please leave a comment below. I would love to see if you do make them so please tag me in your bars, I am @nourishing.amy on Instagram and use the hashtag #nourishingamy. I’m also on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest  – please say hello!

With tahini oat fudge bars of love x

Here’s the original recipe, too, for those who want it.