10 minutes Sesame Energy Balls | 7 Ingredients | Wholesome -Vegan -Tasty
Loaded with ingredients rich in omega-3, antioxidants, protein, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
I love these energy balls. They are sweet, healthy, and loaded with antioxidants. Growing up, I used to eat a simple version of it made with only 3 ingredients – sesame, jaggery, and clarified butter.
These quick bites are modified from traditional version to make it vegan & healthier.
The reason I thought of these “Til Laddo”, sesame balls, at this time around a year is because we specially make it during winter. This is one of the must have food items on the occasion of ‘Makarsakranti’, West part of India’s kite flying festival – A full day event of Terrace Gathering accompanied with mouthwatering food.
City’s (Ahmedabad’s) skyline view is totally different every year on 14th of January, landing a daytime view of colorful sky with kites and nighttime view of stunning lanterns slowly ascending into the sky! I celebrated the entire day enjoying special food and wanted to share one of the recipes here. I have customized recipe, even if you do not have jaggery at home.
Nutrition Highlights of the ingredients:
1) Coconut oil – Antimicrobial
2) Ground ginger- Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidants
3) Sesame seeds – Protein, B vitamins, Antioxidants
4) Peanuts – Protein
5) Jaggery – Loaded Minerals (zinc & selenium)
6) Chia seeds – Antioxidants
7) Ground Flax seeds – Omega 3 & Protein
After going vegan, Nutiva Coconut oil (Neutral Flavor) is my best buddy anywhere I want to replace butter or clarified butter. Nutiva is an organic and sustainable brand that makes amazing quality products. I am a big fan of their refined coconut oil, it’s a life savor
Ingredients:
1) 1/2 cup sesame seeds
2) 1/3 cup roasted & salted peanuts
3) 1 tbs ground flax seeds
4) 1/2 tbs chia seeds
5) 1/2 tbs ground ginger
6) 1 tbs coconut oil (Nutiva neutral)
7) 1/3 cup Jaggery (non-centrifugal cane sugar)*
Method:
1) Pulse sesame seeds, peanuts, ground flax, chia seeds, and ground ginger until coarse texture Take it out In a mixing bowl.
2) Add coconut oil and Jaggery. (Melt it into a smooth paste by microwaving it for 15-20 seconds).
3) Mix everything and form bite sized balls.
4)Leaking is recommended before washing your hands
5) Enjoy this healthy sweet delicacy
6) The texture sets as you chill it and I like it chilled
My kids love these sesame balls ( or anything, as long as it is sweet
). It’s a win-win. All 3 of them reminds me if I forget to pass it on!
*Do not have Jaggery but still want to try?
Reduce sesame seeds quantity to 1/3 cup and substitute Jaggery with 1 1/2 tbs maple syrup + 1 tbs of any nut/seed butter.
Taste will be different (more nutty) but still delicious and protein packed
Store: In an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
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