Sesame Pomegranate Chocolate Bark

This sesame pomegranate chocolate bark is inspired by one of my childhood snacks from the Middle East - sesame brittle aka Simsemieh. It's deliciously crunchy and sweet whilst also being packed with healthy fats and antioxidants!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine middle eastern

Servings

Calories 170 kcal

Ingredients

100g sesame seeds I got mine from here
50g pumpkin seeds
1/2 tsp cinnamon optional
Pinch of salt
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp tahini I used this brand
80g dark chocolate melted
50g pomegranate seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan/350F.
Mix the sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon and salt in a bowl.
Add the tahini and maple syrup. Mix to combine everything together.
Spread into a thin layer on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Leave to cool completely.
Spread the melted chocolate and top with the pomegranate seeds. Chill in the fridge until the chocolate is set.
Break up or chop into pieces. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 3mg

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