"Peanut" butter halva bites - Keto Low Carb Recipe

These halva candies are high in healthy fats and low in carbs - an ideal keto treat!

                            Time & Nutritional data(per serving)

Overall2 h 15 mins Hands on15 mins

Total Carbs3.5g Fiber1.5g
Net Carbs2g of which Sugar0.58g
Protein8g Fat14.1g of which Saturated4.9g
Energy165kcal carbs4.8% protein19.2% fat76%
Sodium1.5%RDA Magnesium8.7%RDA Potassium8.4%EMR

Ingredients (makes 16 servings)

1⁄3 cup extra virgin coconut oil	73 g / 2.6 oz
1⁄2 cup almond & cashew butter (home-made) or unsweetened peanut butter (not paleo)	130 g / 4.6 oz
4 tbsp tahini (sesame paste, unsweetened)	64 g / 2.3 oz
3⁄4 cup ground almonds (almond meal)	80 g / 2.8 oz
4 scoops whey protein (vanilla or plain) or egg white protein powder (1 cups)	100 g / 3.5 oz
1 vanilla bean (or unsweetened vanilla extract) Optional ingredients (makes 16 servings) 1⁄3 cup Erythritol or Swerve, powdered +0.17g of net carbs per serving Step 1 Place the extra virgin coconut oil into a small bowl and melt in a microwave oven on low heat for just about a minute. You can also melt it on a cooker on low heat. Step 2 Spoon the tahini paste (sesame paste) and almond & cashew butter into the melted coconut oil. Note: If you use peanut butter instead, the net carbs content per piece will be almost the same. Keep in mind peanuts are not paleo-friendly. Step 3 Grind the almonds and add them to the mixture. Scoop in the vanilla (or natural) whey protein powder. This will make the batter thicker. Note: You can find all kinds of protein powders. I recommend whey protein isolate that has no artificial sweeteners or colorings, and is GMO and hormone free (e.g. Reflex - Natural Whey, Jay Robb or unflavored whey from Pulsin). If you prefer one with sweeteners, get protein powder free of aspartame and artificial additives. Just remember, the amount of total carbohydrates per 100g should be no more than 6 grams. Instead of whey protein, you can also use egg white powder or gelatin powder from grass-fed cows. Step 4 Add the vanilla extract and mix well. Step 5 (optional) Add powdered Erythritol or Swerve. Note: You can use any low-carb sweetener from this list. Beware that stevia is many times sweeter than sugar and you should use just a few drops. Step 6 Place the mixture in a square baking dish or any container (about 8x8 inch / ~ 20x20 cm for 16 pieces) lined with parchment (baking) paper. Press the batter in firmly to cover the whole surface. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Step 7 After the batter seems solid, remove it from the fridge. Make sure it's not too hard, otherwise it will be difficult to cut and will crumble. Place it on a cutting board and cut into 16 equal pieces using a knife or a pizza cutter. Store in the fridge and enjoy anytime! Suggestions Make sure to keep it in the fridge as it tends to get soft. This protein snack is simply delicious and so low in carbs! You can make them ahead and have one or two when you have no time to cook! If you prefer less protein and more healthy fat to boost ketosis, try Citrus meltaways aka "fat bombs". 53 g / 1.9 oz