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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 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine middle eastern
Servings 10
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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