🍲 Enerji & Demir · Anne

Date & Tahini Energy Spread — An Iron- and Energy-Friendly, Practical Snack for Breastfeeding Mothers

A no-cook, practical snack spread made with dates, tahini and walnuts, designed to help breastfeeding mothers top up their energy quickly on busy days. Dates and grape molasses add natural sweetness and iron, while tahini and walnuts bring healthy fats and protein. Ready in about 10 minutes — enjoy a spoonful on its own or on whole-grain bread.

⚠️ Contains allergens: sesame, nuts

Ingredients

• • 8 piece Dates (pitted)
• • 2 tablespoon Tahini
• • 3 tablespoon Walnuts (roughly chopped)
• • 1 tablespoon Grape molasses
• • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• • 2 tablespoon Water (lukewarm, to adjust consistency)

Directions

1. 1

   If your dates are firm, remove the pits and soak them in lukewarm water for 10 minutes, then drain; if you are using soft dates, you can skip this step.

2. 2

   Roughly chop the dates and place them in a bowl or a small food processor.

3. 3

   Add the tahini, grape molasses and ground cinnamon, then mash or pulse in short bursts until you have a smooth, spreadable paste; if it is too thick, add the lukewarm water a little at a time.

4. 4

   Stir in the roughly chopped walnuts last; set a few aside to sprinkle on top if you like.

5. 5

   Transfer the spread to a clean jar. Serve a dessertspoonful on its own, on whole-grain bread or an oatcake, or alongside sliced apple.

6. 6

   Keep it in a sealed jar in the fridge for 4-5 days; you can let it come to room temperature before serving.

⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.