FAMOUS MIDDLE EASTERN PISTACHIO Cookies get PROTEIN Upgrade! BARAZEK

Welcome to Part 3 of my Ancient Cookies of the Middle East series! Today we're putting a modern spin on Barazek, one of the Middle East's most beloved sesame cookies. Traditionally enjoyed throughout Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, and the Levant, Barazek is known for its irresistible sesame and pistachio crunch, and delicate sweetness. In this recipe, I'm transforming this centuries-old favorite into a high-protein, lower-carb version that still captures the nutty flavor and satisfying texture that made Barazek famous in the first place. TO ORDER MY 200 page FULL COLOR COOKBOOK: https://secure.mybookorders.com/mbo_i... Get the best OLIVE OIL on planet earth there: https://amzn.to/43jPKJy TO GET 10% OFF EVERY FLAVOR OF AMERICAN DREAM NUT BUTTER here: https://www.americandreamnutbutter.co... Or by using code Blanche10 here: www.AmericanDreamNutButter.com AMAZON STORE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/blanchetv Please join our community on Patreon so I can churn out more videos with my production crew. You will get a behind the scenes scoop on our production plans, as well as bonus recipes, insider blogs, or your name in the credits! PATREON:   / feastinthemiddleeast   FOLLOW MY BLOG AND SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES:) ♡ www.feastinthemiddleeast.com ♡ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FeastinTheMi... ♡INSTAGRAM:   / feastinthemiddleeast_   ♡PINTEREST:   / blan­cheshaheen   ♡MY BLOG: https://feastinthemiddleeast.wordpres... Barazek (High Protein and Gluten Free) 1/3 cup tahini 2 egg whites 1 1/4 cup finely milld almond flour 1/4 cup vanilla whey protein 1/2 cup confectioners sugar or sugar free sweetener (like allulose, monkfruit, or swerve) honey (or melted butter for keto cookies) 1/2 cup sesame seeds 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pistachios 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp apple cider vinegar Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Whisk together the tahini and egg whites. Add the almond flour, whey protein, sugar, baking soda, and vinegar, then combine until it forms a cookie dough consistency. To make sure it isn't too sticky you might have to add another tablespoon of almond flour. Grease a rolling pin and cutting board with olive or avocado oil and roll out the dough so it is as thin as possible without breaking apart. Using a cup, rim side down, to cut circles into the dough. Take each cookie and dip into the pistachios on one side, then using a brush, paint honey or butter on the other side. Dip the honey side of the cookie into the sesame seeds. Place the cookies on parchment paper on a cookie sheet, and bake for 10 minutes. To make them extra crispy, place on top rack and bake for 2 minutes more.