Greek Honey Sesame Treats
Boost your energy with these healthy delicious treats the whole family will love, inspired by the traditional Greek treats named "pasteli".
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sesame seeds
- 1 ½ tbsp raw honey
- (OPTIONAL) spices of your choice cinnamon, orange or lemon peel, ginger, etc.
Instructions
- Grind 1/2 cup sesame seeds in a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle. Grind finely, but do not make nut butter. You can also use a food processor, but pulse carefully.
- Place in a bowl, add honey, spices and lemon or orange peel if using and combine with a fork until it becomes a unified paste. Roll into 1/2-inch balls or make heart shapes!
- Toast the remaining 1/4 cups seeds in a sauté pan for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until they turn golden brown and transfer them to a bowl.
- Roll the hearts in the toasted sesame seeds.
- Eat warm or refrigerate for later.