Healthy Basbousa with Yogurt and Date Syrup
Basbousa is a family favourite. The healthy version uses yogurt for softness, olive oil instead of ghee, and a date-syrup soak instead of sugar syrup.
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The healthy swaps
- Yogurt for tenderness and less ghee
- Date syrup for sweetness
- Semolina is starchy, so keep the portion small
Yogurt Basbousa
15 minPrep
30 minCook
16Pieces
130kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup semolina
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp date syrup
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Almonds to decorate
- Syrup: 1/4 cup date syrup + 1/4 cup water + lemon
Method
- Mix semolina, yogurt, coconut, oil, date syrup and baking powder.
- Rest 10 minutes then spread in a greased tin.
- Cut into squares and top each with an almond.
- Bake 30 minutes at 180°C.
- Pour warm syrup over while hot.
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Tip
Cut it before baking so the pieces separate easily after the syrup.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my basbousa dry?
Too little moisture or overbaking. Yogurt and pouring warm syrup while it's hot fix this.
Can I skip the coconut?
Yes — swap in two extra spoons of semolina or ground almonds.
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