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Sesame Tahini Logs

The flavors of sesame, tahini and almonds complement each other in a truly magnificent way.
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sunflower seed meal ground fresh
  • 1/2 cup sesame tahini
  • 1/4 cup raw unfiltered honey
  • 1/4 cup raw almonds ground into fine powder
  • 1 cup dates chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened ground coconut
  • Whole raw almonds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in order given. 

  2. Mix thoroughly.

  3. Separate mixture into two portions; roll into logs. 

  4. Wrap each mixture in wax paper and store in refrigerator. 

  5. When chilled, remove and cut into half inch pieces. 

  6. Press a whole almond on each piece for eye appeal.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition per serving: 248 calories; 16 g Total Fat; 4 g saturated fat; 5 g protein; 22 g carbohydrates; 2 g dietary fiber; 0 mg cholesterol; 2 mg sodium.

Dee presented this recipe on television once, here's the link to check that out.

Dee McCaffrey, DCN, MS
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Dee McCaffrey is an organic chemist turned nutritionist and weight loss expert. She is an internationally acclaimed author who lost 100 pounds and has kept the weight off for over three decades. Dee frequently conducts nutrition lectures and cooking classes at venues throughout the United States. She has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows throughout the U.S. including National Public Radio (WNPR), The Doctors, Better TV, The List, and The Dr. Steve Show. Dee and her husband Michael McCaffrey are the founders of Processed-Free America, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing a global awareness of the effect processed foods have on our health, and the healing properties of natural whole foods. In addition to her published books, Dee has developed an award-winning nutrition curriculum for children, and a certification program for adults to who want to teach the Processed-Free lifestyle to people in their communities. Dee holds a doctoral degree in Human Clinical Nutrition and Integrative Health, and is an adjunct faculty member at several colleges. She a professional member of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP), The American Nutrition Association (ANA) and the American Association of Nutritional Consultants (AANC). She lives in Tempe, Arizona with her husband and two cats.