Quick and Easy Halva

About

This sweet Keto treat is our low carb adaptation of traditional sesame halva. Our Keto confection is prepared with tahini, coconut oil, low carb maple-flavored syrup, and a touch of coconut cream. Once the ingredients have been blended, they are simply set in the freezer until they reach a fudge-like consistency. Perfect to have on hand as a daytime snack or post-dinner dessert.

What Is Halva?

Popular in Middle Eastern cuisine, halva is typically prepared with tahini and has a similar consistency to fudge. The tahini is commonly blended with a caramel-style sugar syrup and can be flavored with spices, and chopped nuts may be added for texture. For our quick and easy Keto adaptation of this classic recipe, we have blended the tahini with maple-flavored syrup for sweetness, coconut cream for extra creaminess, and coconut oil to help firm and set.

Is There an Alternative to Tahini?

Tahini is prepared by grinding sesame seeds to a smooth paste. If sesame is unsuitable for your dietary needs, you may substitute with a smooth almond butter, swapping like for like in the same quantities. The flavor will obviously be different, but you will still achieve that creamy fudge-like texture. Please be sure to adjust your macros to account for any changes made to the original recipe.

Ingredients

⅔ cup tahini
½ cup coconut oil
⅛ teaspoon salt, sea salt
2 tablespoon maple flavored syrup
2 tablespoon coconut cream (liquid from grated meat)

Instructions

Add the coconut oil, coconut cream, tahini, maple-flavored syrup, and salt to a food processor. Blend well to combine. The mixture should be thick, smooth, and creamy. Taste the mixture and add extra sweetener if desired.
Line a small freezer-safe tray/mold with baking paper. We have used a 6 x 3 inch tray. Pour the tahini mixture into the lined tray. Make sure that the mixture is even and level.
Cover the tray and carefully transfer it to the freezer. Leave the mixture to set and firm for one hour. Once set, carefully remove the halva from the tray. Slice into 6 even squares to serve.