Halvahs

Vanilla Halvah

1/2 cup sesame tahini (6)
1/2-3/4 cup 0-carb vanilla protein powder (2 carbs per half cup - but depends on the protein powder you use)
1/2 tsp. vanilla (I used 1 tsp because my protein powder is unflavoured, = 1 carb)
1 tsp. liquid cyclamates (I used 3 packets of Splenda = 3 carbs)
2 packages sweetener of choice (see above)

Blend all ingredients together.  Mixture should be firm enough to handle and roll into little balls.  If not, add a little more protein power, but for me 1/2 cup is about right.  Then you can roll into little balls like big marbles or press into a small cake pan. Chill for several hours.  Entire recipe is 13g carbs, 4g fiber. (Mine came out to 12 carbs as well but my tahina doesn't mention having fiber so I don't know if it does, so I'll go with 12, not 8).

Chocolate Halvah

Same as above but use chocolate protein powder and add 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder to the mixture.

The real halva is either a snack - eat as is, or something you spread on bread.  It sometimes comes covered in chocolate, or with nuts in it.  This one comes out softer than the real halva (which is pretty hard) so what I did was just eat it with a spoon.  As for tahina - make sure you get the 'raw' tahina, not premade into a dip.  The raw is pure sesame seeds, ground.  The dip is made with lemon juice, water, spices.