Crunchy Cashew-Sesame Bars
JapaneseHardVeganDairy-Free

Crunchy Cashew-Sesame Bars

A delicious japanese dish. Completely plant-based. Dairy-free option.

Total Time

117 min

Serves

2

Rating

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Ingredients

  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 1 1/2 cups cashews
  • 8 tablespoons raw sesame seeds
  • divided
  • 6 tablespoons flaxseed
  • divided
  • 1/4 cup wheat bran
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • One 8x8" baking pan
  • Parchment paper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Coat 8x8" baking pan with nonstick vegetable oil spray; line with parchment, leaving overhang on all sides.

  2. 2

    Toast 1 1/2 cups cashews, 6 tablespoons raw sesame seeds, and 5 tablespoons flaxseed in separate areas on a rimmed baking sheet in a 350° oven, stirring occasionally (but not mixing), until golden brown, 10–12 minutes.

  3. 3

    Set aside 2 tablespoons sesame seeds and 1 tablespoon flaxseed.

  4. 4

    Process cashews and remaining seeds with 1/4 cup wheat bran, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom in a food processor until mostly finely chopped.

  5. 5

    Place in a medium bowl.

  6. 6

    Bring 1/2 cup pure maple syrup and 1 tablespoon coconut oil to a boil in a small saucepan; cook, stirring, 1 minute.

  7. 7

    Pour over cashew mixture and stir to coat.

  8. 8

    Press mixture firmly into prepared pan with wet hands (it will be sticky).

  9. 9

    Top with reserved seeds; press to adhere.

  10. 10

    Bake until golden brown, 25–30 minutes.

  11. 11

    Let cool, then cut into bars.

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Recipe Info

Prep Time:29 min
Cook Time:88 min
Total Time:117 min
Difficulty:Hard
Servings:2