Coconut Halva Balls

5 from 1 vote

With wholesome ingredients, this skinny version of a Middle Eastern treat is a dessert worth sharing.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Keyword: Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Low-Carb

Servings: people

Calories: 109kcal

1/2 cup walnut pieces diced
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats gluten-free
1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1 cup tahini
1 cup coconut finely grated, no sugar added, plus more for rolling (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons honey raw
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
On a parchment-lined baking sheet add oats and walnuts, toast for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
Spread additional coconut on a plate or parchment pepper. Roll dough into 18 (1-inch) balls then roll each ball in the coconut.
Place covered balls in the fridge until set, about 1 hour.
Optional: Add either 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or raisins
Enjoy!

SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5