5 from 18 votes
Golden Sesame Balls
Golden Sesame Balls blend toasted white sesame seeds coated with aromatic turmeric, cinnamon, and cardamom, bound together by a sticky mixture of tahini and maple syrup. These no-bake balls offer a nutty and subtly spiced flavor combined with a chewy texture enhanced by coconut flour or protein powder. The sesame seeds are toasted to a golden crisp before mixing, adding a toasty depth that works well as a snack or an energy bite. They can be shaped into balls or pressed into bars for convenient serving and storage.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
78 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
Fusion
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78
% 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.