Halva balls

This versatile recipe lends itself to your creativity. Personally I find it heavy but I found that many in the workshops love it. Its healthy, filling and most important tasty.

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp roasted whole sesame seeds
  • 4 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp date syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Method

Grind lightly the roasted sesame seeds, and mix with the other ingredients. Roll into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Cool and serve.

Variations:

  1. Sesame can be replaced with nuts like cashews or peanuts that a lightly crushed.
  2. Tahini may be replaced with other nut butters.
  3. Date syrup can be replaced with maple syrup, jaggery, rice syrup or any other sweetener, or the sweetener can be replaced altogether with tiny pieces of dried fruits like raisins, dates. Be creative and go by your own tastes.
Makes about 18 - 24 balls.