It is possible to make a lowcarb halvah much like the sesame seed confections sold packaged in supermarkets, and in large blocks in some delis. Our recipe is rather basic. Lowcarb variations include adding ground coconut and/or sunflower seeds. You could also try making it all chocolate, using other flavorings, or adding chunks of nuts.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons wheat germ
• 1/4 cup tahini
• Pinch salt
• Sweetener equivalent to 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons Wise Choice Mousse Mix
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• water, optional
• vanilla extract to taste, optional
• cocoa powder to taste, optional

   

Directions

Makes 16 servings.

1. Grind seeds and combine ingredients. Use only enough water to hold the mixture together. Optional: for a marbelized effect, add cocoa to only part of mix.

2. Shape, either by forming rolls, or forcing it into a bowl or box lined with waxed paper or plastic wrap to aid unmolding. If using cocoa in part of batch, twist together for a marbled effect.

3. Wrap air-tight, and refrigerate.

Cut into slices to serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition* per serving as calculated by Mastercook: 85 calories; 7g fat; 3g carb (of which 1g is fiber); 4g protein.

*based on no-calorie sweetener