Halva Sesame Chocolate Raisin Balls

These little chocolate sesame halva balls can be made in a few minutes and are the perfect on the go energy snack. Full of protein, heart healthy fats, calcium and fiber.

Suitable for raw vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, paleo, nut-free and plant-based diets.

Halva Sesame Chocolate Raisin Balls Video

Don’t worry that sesame seeds aren’t totally broken down, this is intentional to give texture and a speckled appearance. If you do want a totally smooth halva then grind your sesame seeds first.

Ground sesame won’t give a solid halva type as it isn’t cooked with lots of sugar, so will be more of a fudge consistency.

The simplest things are often the best and this and I love this simple 3 ingredient recipe. Use the highest quality and freshest ingredients you can afford for the natural flavours to shine through.

I usually use unhulled sesame seeds to make this as they have a richer earthy flavour and more nutrition. But for a less earthy taste use the lighter hulled sesame seeds.

You can roll these truffles in chopped nuts, seeds and dried fruit to add more flavour and decoration. Chopped pistachio, freeze-dried raspberry and coconut shreds make a very tempting truffle.

This recipe can be made caffeine free by replacing the cacao with carob powder. It will have a similar rich flavour and still be just as nutrient dense.

Use this simple and easy recipe as a base to add what you like to. I would often add some cinnamon, cayenne pepper or wheatgrass to add more taste and nutrients.