Raw Halvah
My dear friend, Amy Oscar, who by the way is editing the Rawmazing Dessert Cookbook, sent me a raw food recipe for raw Halvah that she created. I was thrilled with the idea as sesame seeds, the main ingredient are extremely loaded with nutrients. I put a little Rawmazing twist on the recipe, including a chocolate ganache topping.
Sesame seeds are loaded with calcium. One quarter cup provides over 1/3 of the RDA for calcium. They are also rich in magnesium and copper. The oil in sesame seeds is resistant to rancidity. They are also high in fiber, and contain lingans, which are fibers that are thought to lower cholesterol.
Amy also has a wonderful website, AmyOscar.com. She writes amazing uplifting stories and has a deep and beautiful insight into life.
Raw Halvah
MAKES 16 BARS
- 1 1/2 cups sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons coconut butter, softened
- 1/2 cup coconut, dried, unsweetened
- 1/3 cup honey
- Mix together all ingredients except ganache.
- Pat into 8″ square pan.
- Refrigerate to set.
- Top with chocolate ganache*, return to refrigerator to set chocolate.
- Cut into squares.
*Ganache recipe here: Chocolate Ganache
RawGuru wrote on June 17, 2010
Looks soo amazing, you would think there would be more ingredients in this masterpiece!
Elizabeth wrote on June 17, 2010
This looks amazing. But I will have to try and make it w/ raw carob, I don’t eat raw cacoa or cocoa. I quit consuming caffeine when I began the raw living foods lifestyle and I am afraid to try any foods that have natural stimulants in them. It was a really BIG deal for me to stop drinking coffee so I can’t risk messing it up. I hope the raw carob will work!! Thanks so much for this beautiful dessert.
Peace,
Elizabeth
Debra wrote on June 17, 2010
Cool, they look like rice crispy squares! I good sub for that! I’m going to make these with my daughter. 🙂
Hanna wrote on June 17, 2010
That looks delicious! Do you mix the ingredients by hand or process them? Thanks
Susan wrote on June 17, 2010
I did this by hand. But either could work. If I use the food processor, I will notate that in the instructions. 🙂
pure2raw twins wrote on June 17, 2010
Looks delicious. Love sesame seeds 🙂
Andrea @ Sweet N Green wrote on June 17, 2010
YUM. Do you think this would work using coconut oil too? I know the oil will harden if it’s kept at a colder temperature so it would be the same consistency as the coconut butter right?
Susan wrote on June 17, 2010
Andrea: I am sure it would work just fine. I like the coconut butter because of the richness and texture it provides.
jenny (green food diaries) wrote on June 17, 2010
jeez i love halvah. and i just bought some sesame seeds too. i guess i will be making this VERY soon!!! thanks 🙂
Tamara wrote on June 16, 2010
Love your site!!!! Just when I start to feel that this can’t be done, I read one of your posts! Thank you for the recipes and most of all for the inspiring words.
Susan wrote on June 16, 2010
I am so glad! You are more than welcome!!
Pam wrote on June 16, 2010
Nom! Nom! Nom!…..so wonderful!….thank you for sharing!