Apricot Almond Sesame Bites

• 25 g dried apricots — Unsweetened dried apricots
• 10 g almonds, divided — Roasted unsalted almonds
• 25 g oats — Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 10 g tahini — Tahini from roasted sesame kernels
• 2 g sesame — Toasted sesame seeds
• 0.4 g cardamom — Ground cardamom

Method

1. 1Measure ingredients: Process the apricot mixtureMeasure apricots, almonds, rolled oats, sesame tahini, and cardamom using the quantities in the ingredient list. Complete any stated draining, chopping, slicing, or drying, and keep these items beside clean equipment.Look for: The named ingredients are measured, prepared, and ready to use.
2. 2Process the apricot mixturePulse 25 g apricots, 8 g almonds, 25 g oats, 10 g tahini, and cardamom for 45 to 60 seconds, scraping once.1 minLook for: The mixture gathers into tacky golden clumps that hold when pinched.Safety: Unplug the processor before scraping and declare tree nuts and sesame.
3. 3Shape six bitesDivide the complete mixture into six equal portions.Look for: Everything is evenly positioned and ready for the next action.
4. 4Compress firmlyCompress firmly, and roll between clean palms.1 min 30 secLook for: All six bites are compact and evenly sized without loose crumbs.Safety: Wash and dry hands before shaping.
5. 5Add the sesame crunchFinely chop the remaining 2 g almonds, mix them with all 2 g sesame.Look for: The ingredients are fully prepared and ready for the next action.
6. 6Roll every biteRoll every bite until the full coating adheres.1 minLook for: Each bite has an even almond-sesame shell and remains firm.Safety: Keep the ready-to-eat coating on a clean dry plate.