No Sugar Nutty Fruit Energy Rolls

Ingredients:

• • 50g pumpkin seeds

• • 75g walnuts
  • 110g dates (soaked in water for 15 minutes, stones removed)
  • 75g dried apricots

• Zest of 1 orange
• 20g sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. 1. Prepare Nuts and Seeds:
      • • Pumpkin Seeds: Fry the pumpkin seeds in a pan until lightly toasted. Set aside.
      • Walnuts: Roast the walnuts in a pan until fragrant. Allow them to cool, then chop or shred them.
   2. Prepare Fruits:
      • • Dates: Soak the dates in water for 15 minutes, then remove the stones and chop them.
      • Apricots: Grind the dried apricots in a blender until they form a paste.
   3. Mix Ingredients:
      • • In a large bowl, combine the toasted pumpkin seeds, roasted walnuts, chopped dates, apricot paste, and orange zest. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

   4. Form the Cylinder:
      • Shape the mixture into a cylinder or log shape using your hands.

1. 1. Coat with Sesame Seeds:
      • Sesame Seeds: Fry the sesame seeds in a pan until lightly toasted.
      • Roll the cylinder in the toasted sesame seeds, pressing gently to ensure they stick.

1. Freeze:
   • Place the coated cylinder in the freezer for 2 hours to firm up.
2. Slice and Serve:
   • • After freezing, remove the cylinder from the freezer and slice it into bite-sized pieces.

Enjoy your Nutty Fruit Energy Rolls as a convenient and nutritious snack!

Serving Suggestions:

• • Perfect for an on-the-go snack.

• Serve with a cup of tea or coffee.
• Great addition to a lunchbox.

Cooking Tips:

• • Ensure the dates are well-soaked to make blending easier.

• You can substitute other nuts or dried fruits based on your preference.
• Adjust the sweetness by adding more or fewer dates and apricots.