Halva is one of my favorite desserts. Whenever I see those irregularly shaped blocks of nuts and sugar at Middle Eastern markets, I lose all willpower. I can’t ever pick just one kind – sesame, sunflower, pistachio – they are all delicious in their own way. It’s no surprise that I wanted to create a healthier alternative so I wouldn’t feel a sugar overload after every burst of indulgence. This halva can be treated as a healthy snack bar and is great to make with kids. Let them measure and toss all the ingredients into the bowl, and teach them about each one along the way.