Description:
Super easy halva made with dates and nuts. Perfect for a clean treat packed with healthy fats and fuel. The traditional version calls for confectioners sugar or honey, but I opted for dates to make this recipe naturally sweetened. I also tested versions with maple syrup, so if you’re not into dates, sub 1/2 cup maple syrup for the dates instead! This easy sweet is the perfect sugar hit after a long and languid picnic lunch. Simply partner it with strong coffee.
Date halva
This easy sweet is the perfect sugar hit after a long and languid picnic lunch. Simply partner it with strong coffee. The traditional version calls for confectioners sugar or honey, but I opted for dates to make this recipe naturally sweetened.
Preheat oven to 180°C. Roast nuts separately for 8 -10 minutes or until golden. Cool, then coarsely chop. Process nuts, with remaining ingredients in a food processor, until combined. Press mixture into a 15cm x 24cm block between 2 sheets of baking paper. Place in freezer to firm for 20 minutes. Cut into 2cm squares, dust with icing sugar, and top with a borage flower, if using. Halva will keep, refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 180°C. Roast nuts separately for 8 -10 minutes or until golden. Cool, then coarsely chop. Process nuts, with remaining ingredients in a food processor, until combined. Press mixture into a 15cm x 24cm block between 2 sheets of baking paper. Place in freezer to firm for 20 minutes. Cut into 2cm squares, dust with icing sugar, and top with a borage flower, if using. Halva will keep, refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks.