SNACK: Sesame squares
MAKES 8
Sesame seeds have long been prized for their nutty flavour and
nourishing oil, which is used in many traditional medicines for its
healing properties. Just a handful of these tiny super seeds delivers
a big hit of phenolic antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and protein.
Needless to say, these deliciously chewy sesame squares are a
filling, nutritious snack. They’re very quick and easy to whip up,
and taste heavenly with homemade chocolate drizzled on top.
INGREDIENTS
220 g. (1½ cups) sesame seeds
4 5 g. (½ cup) desiccated coconut
80 ml (¹⁄3 cup) rice malt syrup
3 Tbsp. softened coconut butter
METHOD
Place the sesame seeds, coconut, rice malt syrup and coconut butter
in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is well incorporated and
sticks together.
Press the mixture into a tray or slab tin, measuring about 34 x 23 cm
and 5cm deep. Freeze for 2–3 hours, or until firm enough to slice
cleanly.
Combine the chocolate swirl ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well
combined. Slice the sesame mixture into squares or rectangles, and
use the chocolate to make decorative patterns on top.
The sesame squares will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for
up to 1 week, or in an airtight container in the freezer for 6–8 weeks.
CHOCOLATE SWIRL
125 ml (½ cup) melted coconut oil
85 g. (¾ cup) raw cacao powder
60 ml (¼ cup) maple syrup