Halv-a Craving? Tahini Chocolate Banana Bread Will Satisfy

I love tahini and use it in so many things beyond hummus. I meanhalva? It's so good. If you're unfamiliar with tahini, think of it like peanut butter's sesame seed counterpart. Originating in the Middle East, many cuisines now call for this creamy sesame deliciousness, including Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and some Asian too. And of course, youll now find tahini put in so many California-driven dishes - its healthy and makes a really good salad dressing!

It used to be something that you could only find in Middle Eastern and/or health food stores but now it's pretty common! It's creamy with a slightly thinner consistency than peanut butter and is so delicious. My favorite application is in the sweet capacity. When I first had halva, I was hooked.

I love adding it to baked goods and in this instance it compliments the banana and chocolate so well.

Banana bread is the best because it's always something I can make on Sunday, wrap it up, and snack on it throughout the week. This recipe is great because it isn't overly sweet - it's just right. I hope you give it a try and let me know how it tastes.

Adrianna Adarme is a food blogger and author living in Los Angeles, California. She writes the blog A Cozy Kitchen, where she shares comforting, everyday recipes from her kitchen. She recently authored her first cookbook, PANCAKES: 72 Sweet and Savory Recipes for the Perfect Stack. She's a lover of breakfast, pie (and sometimes even pie for breakfast), corgis and cute things. You can find her on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.