Healthy Halva Cookies

Halva cookies reminds me of home. This very nostalgic taste that melts in your mouth is simply unforgettable. I find myself longing for these cookies every once in a while. For the softness and delicate sweetness.

If you've ever had Halva before, you know what I'm talking about, and if you've never had Halva in your life- oh my, you are missing on one of life's pleasures, and it is definitely time to try it and get addicted.

Halva cookies are also called "Tahini Cookies", because they are made with...Tahini. Yes, you read it right.

10 health benefits of tahini:

*Coppied from mindbodygreen.com

It’s rich in minerals such as phosphorus, lecithin, magnesium, potassium and iron.
It's a good source of Methionine, which aids in liver detoxification.
It’s one of the best sources of calcium out there.
It’s high in vitamin E and vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5 and B15.
Helps to promote healthy cell growth.
Prevent anemia.
Helps to maintain healthy skin and muscle tone.
It has 20% complete protein, making it a higher protein source than most nuts.
It's easy for your body to digest because of its high alkaline mineral content, which is great for assisting in weight loss.
It is high in unsaturated fat (good fat!)

The best thing about these amazing cookies, is not only they are healthy, Vegan, Paleo, flourless and sugar free, they are made with only 4 ingredients and are so easy and quick to make!

Ingredients:

*For 20 cookies

5 Tbsp raw tahini (the buttery kind)

3 Tbsp coconut or maple sugar (I use maple sugar from Whole Foods)

2 Tbsp coconut oil

1 Cup almond flour

Instructions:

*Preheat the oven to 340 degrees.

1. Put all the ingredients in a medium bowl and simply mix with a spoon or with your hands.

2. Make little balls with your hands and place them on a cookie sheet, allowing some space between each cookie.

3. Bake the cookies for 20 minutes. Then allow them to cool before removing them from the cookie sheet.

4. Enjoy!

That's it- so simple and so good. Try it and let me know what you thought!

Bon Appetit!

*Powdered sugar topping on cookies for presentation only.