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Three Sesame biscuits on a colourful sauce next to a cup of espresso coffee.

Sesame Biscuits (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

These delicious gluten-free Sesame Biscuits are a perfect accompaniment to a strong cup of tea or coffee. Made with plant-based and wheat-free ingredients such as tahini, sesame seeds, and almond flour, these delicious biscuits showcase the perfect fusion of flavours. Somewhere in between the Italian sesame cookies (Biscotti Reginelle) and Middle Eastern cookies, they have a satisfying texture that goes well with creamy desserts too!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Fusion, Italian, Middle Eastern
Servings 12 biscuits
Calories 84 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 100 g ground almonds almond flour
  • 10 g sesame seeds plus extra for sprinkling
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoon tahini
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ lime zest

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 160°C Fan and prepare a large baking tray by lining it with baking parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine sesame seeds, ground almonds, lime zest, and salt.
  • Add in the maple syrup, tahini, and lime juice, and thoroughly mix the ingredients together.
  • Next, take portions of the biscuit dough and shape them into 12 small, evenly-sized balls by gently pressing the mixture in your hands.
  • Once formed, gently flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hands and sprinkle them with an additional amount of sesame seeds pressing them down to stick.
  • Place the prepared sesame seed biscuits in the centre of the oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes. They should turn golden brown and develop a crunchy texture. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Notes

Sesame Biscuits can be kept fresh and delicious for up to 1 week by storing them in an airtight container. After that, they start to soften and lose their crunch. 
If you wish to extend their shelf life even further, simply transfer the container to the freezer. Consume within 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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