Carob Halvah

Carob Halvah is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made with carob powder, which is often used as a substitute for cocoa powder.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 95 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Carob Halvah

Cooking Method: Stovetop Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Sweet Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Carob powder
• 1 cup Tahini
• ¹⁄₂ cup Maple syrup
• 1 cup Almond flour
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine the carob powder, tahini, maple syrup, almond flour, vanilla extract, and salt.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
3. Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
4. Transfer the mixture to a greased dish and press it down evenly.
5. Let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
6. Cut into squares or diamonds and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.