I am always trying to incorporate more seeds in to my diet, because they are such littler powerhouses of nutrients and also because I like to seed cycle. See my previous post on seed cycling here.

With the benefits of seeds and seed cycling in mind I wanted to re-invent the sesame snap recipe. I ditched the toxic and heavily processed glucose syrup and used low GI, antioxidant and anti-bacterial rich honey instead. I have also added ground sunflower seeds in these too to add an extra source of protein and vitamin E. There is also a little coconut oil in there to hold things together.

Some of the health benefits of sesame seeds include: 

1. Protein
2. Fibre
3. Iron
4. Copper
5. Zinc
6. Vitamin E
7. Magnesium
8. Calcium
9. Lignans (Sesamin and sesamolin) – These are a type of phytoestrogen which gently mimics oestrogen in the body which can help to balance hormones.
10. Phytosterols – are similar in structure to cholesterol, which means they block the harmful cholesterol from being absorbed in the body which is great for heart health.

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Seed Cyling Sesame Snaps (for the luteal phase) 

Ingredients

2 cups sesame seeds

1 cup ground sunflower seeds

½ cup organic honey

¼ cup coconut oil melted

Method

 

Preheat oven to 180 degC.

Combine all of the ingredients into a large bowl and mix well.

Split the mixture in half and place one half between 2 pieces of baking paper. Roll out with a rolling pin to about 1/2cm thickness.

Carefully peel off the top layer of baking paper and transfer to a baking tray.

Repeat with the other half of the mixture.

Place both baking trays in to oven for 10 mins or until golden brown.

Allow to cool completely before chopping or snapping in to sesame snaps!