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Date Sesame Crunch Toast

February 6, 2024 - Leave a Comment

Quickly whipped up with two flavoursome ingredients - date syrup and tahini - and topped with a crunchy scatter of toasted sesame seeds and sprinkle of flaky sea salt, Date Sesame Crunch Toast is a breakfast delight for lovers of all things sesame!

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I’m a huge fan of Tahin Pekmez, a Turkish spread that blends various kinds of fruit molasses and tahini together in one convenient jar, and pekmez on toast is a household favourite for breakfast. As not everyone is within reach of a Turkish supermarket, the next best thing is this Date Sesame Crunch Toast, combining naturally sweet, and more readily available, date syrup with tahini into a moreish breakfast toast that takes moments to put together.

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  • What is date syrup ?
  • How to make Date Sesame Crunch Toast
  • Want more than toast? Add a smoothie!
  • Looking for other breakfast ideas?
  • Date Sesame Crunch Toast

What is date syrup ?

If you’re not already familiar with date syrup, it's past time to get acquainted! Thick, syrupy, earthy, and sweet, date syrup is an ancient natural sweetener made solely from dates and water. Sometimes labeled as date molasses, date honey, or silan, date syrup is readily available at natural food stores and Middle Eastern grocers. Find out more about date syrup. 

An image of date syrup being drizzled off a spoon over a full jar.
An image showing the ingredients needed to make date and sesame crunch toast.

How to make Date Sesame Crunch Toast

Only a few moments and a few ingredients separates you from your new favourite breakfast toast. Start by slathering, spreading, or drizzling equal parts of date syrup and tahini onto toasted whole grain bread. A sprinkle of roasted sesame seeds, which I buy already toasted for pure convenience, and a touch of flaky sea salt, add nutty crunch, and there you have it! A breakfast toast that is sweet with the flavour of dates, balanced with the nutty, earthy flavours of tahini, and topped off with roasty toasty seeds and a balancing hit of crunchy sea salt; breakfast and snack bliss!

An image of date syryp being drizzled on toast.
An image of a hand sprinkling sesame seeds onto a piece of toast.

Want more than toast? Add a smoothie!

If you have the inclination, the appetite, or the occasion, Date Sesame Crunch Toast is beautifully accompanied by a smoothie for a more substantial meal. My Green Sunshine Smoothie would make a lovely pairing; quick, easy, and delicious, this vibrantly green smoothie features the tropical flavours of mango, pineapple, banana, and fresh orange. Fruity, creamy, and sweet, with the zesty freshness of lime juice, and a subtle zing from fresh ginger, a tall glass of Green Sunshine Smoothie is sure to help brighten up a dreary winter’s day (or any day for that matter).

A finished image of date sesame crunch toast.

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An image of Date Sesame Crunch Toast on an orange coloured plate against a white background.
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Date Sesame Crunch Toast

Quickly whipped up with two flavoursome ingredients - date syrup and tahini - and topped with a crunchy scatter of toasted sesame seeds and sprinkle of flaky sea salt, Date Sesame Crunch Toast is a breakfast delight for lovers of all things sesame!
Prep Time1 minute min
Total Time1 minute min
Servings: 1 piece

Ingredients

  • 1 slice whole grain bread toasted
  • date syrup to taste
  • tahini to taste
  • roasted sesame seeds to taste
  • flaky sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • Slather as much date syrup and tahini as you like onto your piece of toast, followed by a shower of sesame seeds, and a small sprinkle of sea salt flakes if desired. Enjoy!

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Hi, I'm Dara! I’m a lifelong food explorer. I’m passionate about creating plant-forward recipes, discovering ingredients, gardening edible plants, and connecting with local food cultures. I approach life and eating with gusto, and I deeply believe in the magic of food to bring people together.

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