Chocolate Sesame Brittle
A delicious way to boost your calcium intake, as sesame seeds are naturally rich in calcium. This brittle combines sesame seeds, nuts, tahini and maple syrup, baked until crisp and finished with a layer of melted dark chocolate for a tasty, healthier treat.
Takes 20 minutes
Serves 16
Ingredients
- 100 g sesame seeds about ⅔ cup – a mix of white and black if possible
- 60 g flaked almonds about ⅔ cup (or other chopped nuts or seeds)
- 40 g desiccated coconut about ½ cup
- Pinch of salt
- 70 ml maple syrup about 4 tbsp / ¼ cup
- 2 tbsp tahini sesame paste – extra calcium!
- 150 g dark chocolate about 1 cup chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking parchment.
- In a large bowl, mix together the sesame seeds, flaked almonds, desiccated coconut and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
- Add the tahini and maple syrup, mixing well until everything is evenly coated.
- Tip the mixture onto the lined baking tray and press it down firmly so it spreads evenly to about ½ cm thick.
- Bake for around 15 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely.
- Melt the dark chocolate using a bain-marie or microwave.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the brittle and spread it out to create an even layer. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt if you like, then leave to set.
- Once firm, break into shards for a delicious, healthier snack.
