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d_kakavouli

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Pasteli is one of the best snacks that you can keep in your bag when youre on the go! Its made of sesame seeds and honey and is super healthy. You can think of it as the Greek version of granola bars. The recipe is super simple, and if you'd like to make it I have attached some recipes below. ?

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Pasteli | Ancient Greek Honey Sesame Bar | Lemon & Olives

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Greek Honey Sesame bars (Pasteli recipe)

The ancient Greek version of a power bar is "Pasteli"! Greek honey sesame bars is a snack made from honey and sesame seeds in only 10 minutes!
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d_kakavouli said:
Pasteli is one of the best snacks that you can keep in your bag when youre on the go! Its made of sesame seeds and honey and is super healthy. You can think of it as the Greek version of granola bars. The recipe is super simple, and if you'd like to make it I have attached some recipes below. ?

www.lemonandolives.com

Pasteli | Ancient Greek Honey Sesame Bar | Lemon & Olives

Make the worlds first energy bar!
www.lemonandolives.com www.lemonandolives.com
www.mygreekdish.com

Greek Honey Sesame bars (Pasteli recipe)

The ancient Greek version of a power bar is "Pasteli"! Greek honey sesame bars is a snack made from honey and sesame seeds in only 10 minutes!
www.mygreekdish.com www.mygreekdish.com
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I love Pasteli! Thanks for sharing these links, I do make my own sometimes and it's one of the easiest things to do... so simple and tasty.
 
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I always like to pick these up at the periptero! They're so reminiscent of Greece
 
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