This is a simple recipe, full of protein, vitamins and minerals. It is a great kids or Mr. B snack, with an interesting contrast of sweet and savoury from the mix of the dates and the tahini/sesame seeds.
The recipe is from @oliviathechef one of the most innovative chefs @iceculinary where I recently completed my Health Supportive Culinary Degree.
I’ve had the recipe stored for a long time and thought now was a great time to try it given that sesame is a great source of protein, iron, magnesium, vitamin E, calcium and good fats making this a great prenatal and post partum snack.
In Ayurveda, sesame seeds are seen as a blood, muscle tonic and overall strengthener. They are great for Vata and Kapha especially, but since they are made from earth and fire, Pitta should minimize. In excess they can also be channel blocking to all doshas so be careful with tahini especially as it is very concentrated.
Ingredients
Serving: 12-18 cookies
- ½ cup black sesame seeds
- 1.5 cups pitted dates
- 1.5 cups almond meal
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- ¼ cup black tahini
- ¼ tsp. sea salt
Method
- Place sesame seeds in a pan and toast for 2 minutes
- Grind them in a mortar and pestle
- Add all ingredients to a food processor
- Process for 1 minute or until well combined
- Scoop cookies and flatten, you may need to wet your hands so the mixture doesn’t stick
- Top with black and white sesame seeds
- Dehydrate for an hour or until firm at 150-165F
