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15+ Homemade Sweets & Desserts for Ramadan: Carrot Halwa
Treat yourself and your family to the best of Ramadan with these delicious and healthy desserts and sweets by Dietitian Shahzadi Devje.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp coconut oil, cold-pressed
- 3 carrots, extra large, washed, peeled and grated, Benefits of cooked carrots
- ¼ cup cashews, plain, unsalted
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, plain, unsalted
- 15 green cardamoms, from pods, crushed
- ¼ cup raisins , plain
- 2⅔ cup oat milk, unsweetened
- 4 tsp erythritol
- 2 tbsp coconut flour, plain
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large pan, and add the grated carrots and fry for 5 minutes on medium heat.
- The carrots will be somewhat softer at this point. Follow with the nuts, raisins, cardamom, oat milk and erythritol. Give it a good stir and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for at least 45 minutes. Don't forget to stir several times during this time to make sure the mixture does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the coconut flour, and continue cooking the carrot halva for 15-20 minutes. Once done, give it a good stir, and finish with slivered almonds - if you fancy even more crunch.
Notes
- Use fresh cardamom instead of ready-made cardamom powder.
- Simmer until the mixture comes together.
- Feel free to reduce the amount of coconut oil and sweetness to suit your needs.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to a month. Defrost in the fridge and heat before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 367kcal (18%)Carbohydrates: 41g (14%)Protein: 9g (18%)Fat: 21g (32%)Saturated Fat: 8g (40%)Sodium: 166mg (7%)Potassium: 418mg (12%)Fiber: 7g (28%)Sugar: 9g (10%)Vitamin A: 10191IU (204%)Vitamin C: 4mg (5%)Calcium: 294mg (29%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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