Golden Sesame Balls
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Golden Sesame Balls
Description
Golden Sesame Balls bring together toasted white sesame seeds combined with warm spices like turmeric, cinnamon, and cardamom, all mixed into a gooey blend of tahini and maple syrup. Toasting the sesame seeds imparts a rich, nutty flavor and a slight crispness, which contrasts with the sticky tahini mixture. The addition of coconut flour or vegan protein powder binds everything into a dough that firms up when chilled. This recipe offers a wholesome treat that doesn't require baking and can be enjoyed fresh or stored refrigerated for up to a week.
The texture balances a gentle chewiness from the tahini and syrup with a toasted crunch of sesame seeds, complemented by the earthy, aromatic spices. These balls can be rolled individually for easy snacking, or pressed into bars and cut for sharing or portion control.
Variations include using different seeds or nut meals to modify texture and flavor, offering flexibility. The simple ingredients and no-bake method make it a practical option for homemade energy bites or a quick munch.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2.5 tbsp maple syrup or more
- 1/2 cup white sesame seeds or a combination of different seeds like sesame, coarsely ground pumpkin seeds etc
- 1/2 to 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cardamom seeds or cardamom powder, freshly crushed, or more
- 1 tbsp coconut flour or vegan protein powder of choice
Instructions
- In a bowl mix tahini and maple syrup until well combined. (Heat the tahini in the microwave so that it mixes easily or let the mixture sit on the counter to come to room temperature.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden. Stir occasionally. Take off heat. Mix the in the turmeric into the sesame seeds while still warm-hot.
- Add the sesame seeds to the tahini maple bowl. Add the spices and mix well. Add coconut flour or protein powder and mix in. Chill the mixture for 5 to 10 minutes, then shape into balls or press in a parchment lined pan to cut into bars. Store on the counter for the day or refrigerate for upto a week.
Notes
- Toast the sesame seeds until golden to enhance their nutty flavor.
- Allow the tahini and maple syrup mixture to cool slightly before mixing to ensure easy handling.
- Chill the mixture briefly before shaping to firm it up for easier rolling or pressing into bars.
- For a different texture, swap half the sesame seeds with coarsely crushed pumpkin or sunflower seeds or nut meals.
- Store these balls chilled for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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