Pumpkin Seed Amlou

Pumpkin seed amlou is a modern variation of Morocco’s traditional amlou, made from pumpkin seeds, orange blossom honey and culinary argan oil, it combines a rich seed flavour with the floral sweetness of the honey and the distinctive taste of argan oil, creating a thick spoonable spread for breakfast, afternoon tea or a nourishing snack

Nutritional qualities and benefits
Pumpkin seeds naturally contain plant protein, fibre, unsaturated fats, magnesium, zinc and iron, these nutrients are involved in everyday functions including energy metabolism, muscle and nerve function, immune function and oxygen transport, culinary argan oil contributes mainly unsaturated fats together with naturally occurring tocopherols from the vitamin E family, while orange blossom honey provides natural sweetness and carbohydrate energy, together the three ingredients make this amlou a satisfying and energy-rich addition to breakfast or a snack

How to use
Breakfast: Spread over bread, toast, msemen, harcha or baghrir and serve alongside tea, coffee or milk
Pancakes and crêpes: Spoon over warm pancakes or spread inside crêpes, then pair with sliced banana, apple, pear or fresh figs
Fresh fruit: Serve as a dip with apple, pear, banana or fig slices for a simple snack combining fruit with seeds and argan oil
Porridge and oats: Stir into warm oats, barley porridge or another cooked breakfast cereal after removing it from the heat
Smoothies: Blend with banana, milk or a plant-based drink to add seed flavour, sweetness and a fuller texture
Pastry filling: Spread inside croissants, warm rolls or cooked crêpes, or use between layers of a breakfast pastry after baking
Quick snack: Spread over crackers, rice cakes or a piece of bread when you want something more substantial between meals
Serving tip: Stir thoroughly before serving if some argan oil rises to the surface, natural separation can occur in seed-based spreads

Pumpkin Seeds, Orange Blossom Honey, Argan Oil