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Healthy Tahini Brownies

★★★★★ 30 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin7/28/21

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Healthy Tahini Brownies
Healthy Tahini Brownies

These rich tahini brownies have the perfect chewy texture. They taste like your favorite chocolate dessert, but with more protein! This tahini brownies recipe makes for the perfect gluten-free treat.

tahini brownies

Rich Tahini Brownies

Chocolate cravings are one of the most difficult cravings for me to ignore. When I start thinking about chocolate, I just can’t stop. Sometimes I’ll munch on a square of heart-healthy dark chocolate. Other times, I make these brownies.

Not only are these brownies completely gluten-free, but they are also really high in protein and fiber. You won’t get that annoying spike and dip in blood sugar when you enjoy a bite of these fudgy brownies. The energy from these brownies will last!

I don’t really like to follow diet trends or such, but if you are looking for keto-friendly brownies, these are not going to work. I used maple syrup and chocolate chips with sugar in them.

But, I will say that it’s really easy to make them low in carbs. Just use a liquid sugar-free sweetener and sugar-free chocolate chips!

Keep reading and learn more about these incredible brownies! You’ll be proud to share them with your friends – they are so good for you!

tahini brownies

Ingredients In Chocolate Tahini Brownies

Forget about the boxed mix! You’ll use only whole ingredients in these chocolate brownies. Here is a bit more about what I used. All the exact amounts are listed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  • Almond Flour: This is the only type of flour I used. Whenever you bake, use almond flour – not almond meal. Almond meal has bits of the nut’s skins mixed in and will leave your brownies with a grainy texture. You only need 1/2 a cup to make the entire pan of brownies.
  • Cocoa Powder: The cocoa powder is what makes these brownies so rich and fudgy. Use 1/4 of a cup in the batter.
  • Baking Soda: This gives them the cakey texture, so use 1/2 a teaspoon.
  • Salt: You only need a little pinch of salt – about 1/4 teaspoon.
  • Eggs: They help all the ingredients bind together. Use two large eggs.
  • Tahini: This gives the brownies the fudgy texture and is the source of healthy fats that is essential. You’ll need an entire cup of tahini.
  • Maple Syrup: I like to use maple syrup as a sweetener because it is so rich and dissolves really well. I used 1/2 a cup, but you can use less if you like it to taste less sweet.
  • Vanilla: Use an entire teaspoon. Vanilla adds a deeper flavor profile to the brownies.
  • Chocolate Chips: Use 1/2 cup of your favorite chocolate chips in the batter. They are optional but I love how they tastes, especially hot out of the oven.
ingredients for tahini brownies

Kitchen Tools Required For This Dessert

If you have ever made cookies or brownies before, you probably already have everything that you need. Here is what I used when I made them.

  • 8×8 Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Small Mixing Bowl
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Wood Spoon
  • Toothpicks

For measuring you will need 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/4 cup, 1 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, 1/4 teaspoon.

How To Make Brownies With Tahini

This is one of the easiest recipes you’ll ever make. All the exact steps are listed out in the printable recipe card.

Always preheat your oven before you begin mixing up the batter. This way, it will be ready when you are! For this recipe, preheat the oven to 350F.

While you are doing your prep work, line an 8×8 baking sheet with parchment paper. If you don’t have parchment paper, spray it down with nonstick spray.

Now you are ready to bake! Start by mixing the following ingredients in a small mixing bowl: almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Set that aside and grab a large mixing bowl and whisk eggs, tahini, maple syrup, and vanilla in it until it is smooth.

Finally, add the dry ingredients to the wet ones in the large mixing bowl. Stir until it is really well combined. The last step is to add the chocolate chips.

Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 24-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.

tahini brownies

Recipe Tips

Below are some common brownie-baking questions. Don’t see the answer you’re looking for? Leave a comment at the bottom of this post!

What are some other healthy ingredients I can mix into my brownies?

This all depends on what you like. There are a bunch of different things you can mix into (or on top of) your brownies.

Add some of your favorite chopped nuts. Walnuts are popular choices to add to brownies. You could also add some unsweetened coconut flake to the batter.

If you like toppings for brownies, either add a scoop of your favorite ice cream, some healthy whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel or chocolate syrup.

What is tahini?

Tahini is basically toasted ground hulled sesame seeds. It’s the main ingredient in hummus too. You’ll find it in the grocery store near the hummus.

Is tahini good for you?

Yes, tahini is known as a superfood because it has so many health benefits. It has lots of healthy fats that your body needs for muscle and brain development. It’s also a good source of antioxidants that helps your body prevent certain diseases.

Tahini also has anti-inflammatory properties which can help reduce things like heart disease.

Storing leftovers

You can keep these brownies out at room temperature for 1-2 days, as long as you keep them wrapped tightly with foil or a lid.

Brownies are easy to freeze too. To freeze them, just place them in a single layer in a resealable freezer-safe bag. They will stay fresh in the freezer for up 6 months.

Substitution Tip

Wondering if you can use different ingredients in these brownies? There are a few ways you can.

Use either honey or agave syrup in a 1:1 ratio to replace maple syrup.

To give the brownies a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder. If you do this, add a little fewer chocolate chips because this will make your brownies extra sweet.

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

Here are some more of my favorite chocolate dessert recipes. Enjoy!

  • Healthy Chocolate Sheet Cake
  • Chocoalte Chip Cookies
  • Vegan, Paleo Chocolate Truffles
  • Kitchen Sink Chocolate Bark
  • Gluten-Free Chocolate Tart

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photography by Moriah Sawtelle

tahini brownies
tahini brownies
★★★★★ 4.8 from 30 reviews

Healthy Tahini Brownies

These rich tahini brownies have the perfect chewy texture. They taste like your favorite chocolate dessert, but with more protein! This tahini brownies recipe makes for the perfect gluten-free treat.

Prep: 10Cook: 30Total: 40 minutes
Yield 12 brownies 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup tahini
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line 8×8 baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick spray
  2. In a small bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, tahini, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
  5. Pour batter into pan and bake for 24-26 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Author: ErinCategory: dessert, gluten-free, dairy-freeMethod: ovenCuisine: AmericanDiet: Gluten Free
tahini brownies

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  1. Allie says

    Posted on 2/24 at 9:12 pm

    These brownies are DELICIOUS! Every time I make a recipe of Erin’s I am blow away at how great everything always is. Will definitely be making these again…and again and again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 2/27 at 6:32 pm

      Hi Allie, so happy you loved them! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Dan says

    Posted on 1/28 at 9:12 pm

    We liked it! A great healthier treat. I cooked it for 30 minutes. Once I saw some cracks in the top I removed it from the oven, even though the toothpick didn’t come out clean. I kept it in the baking dish on a rack until dessert, so it would continue to cook while it cooled. Very moist and tasty.

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/29 at 12:14 pm

      Hi Dan, so glad you enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  3. DD says

    Posted on 1/28 at 9:11 pm

    We liked it! A great healthier treat. I cooked it for 30 minutes. Once I saw some cracks in the top I removed it from the oven, even though the toothpick didn’t come out clean. I kept it in the baking dish on a rack until dessert, so it would continue to cook while it cooled. Very moist and tasty.

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/29 at 12:14 pm

      Hi, so happy you loved the brownies! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Dayna S. says

    Posted on 1/23 at 4:48 pm

    I really wanted to like these, but I couldn’t bring myself to finish it. I’ve loved most of Erin’s other recipes, and I figured this would be no different, but the taste was not brownie-like to me. The taste was closer to a protein bar and I was unable to cut them or have it retain it’s shape, even after it sat and cooled for an hour.

    ★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/25 at 9:38 am

      Hi Dayna, I’m sorry that you did not like the recipe! I’ve heard tons of good things about this one, bummed it didn’t work out for you.

      Reply
  5. Alyson says

    Posted on 1/19 at 12:30 pm

    My 3 year old and I made these together. We both absolutely loved them! The flavor and texture are great!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/20 at 8:29 am

      Hi Alyson, so happy you both love them! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jennifer Burns says

    Posted on 1/16 at 2:13 pm

    OMG these are da bomb!! Do people still say that???? 😂 Soooo good! So soft & delicious!! Even almost a week later!! Love love love ♥️

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/17 at 8:51 pm

      Hi Jennifer, so happy you loved them! Thank you for your support! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Anushka says

    Posted on 11/11 at 4:32 pm

    These were amazing! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/11 at 7:17 pm

      Hi Anushka, so happy you loved them! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Emmalee says

    Posted on 8/26 at 11:27 pm

    These brownies are amazing. To me, “just as good” as conventional brownies but honestly better because the nuttiness from the tahini. Look no further. The tahini makes the difference! I tried a different recipe tonight and it was not as good. Should never have strayed!
    Question, can you sub monkfruit sugar for maple? If so, what would I need to do to make up for the missing liquid? Water?
    Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 9/1 at 5:28 pm

      Hi Emmalee, so glad you loved them and that should be okay. I haven’t tried that sub but yes try adding a little water and just add until the consistency is the same as when you made it with the maple syrup before.

      Reply
  9. Kristen says

    Posted on 7/28 at 9:07 am

    Overall I loved these! Did anyone else have an issue with baking for 26 mins? I ended up doing probably 45 mins total, pulling them out to check every 3-7 mins. They were for sure wet after my initial 25-30+ mins, and seemed a little more cake-like as they baked, but they turned out delicious and brownie texture in the end 🙂

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/29 at 3:31 pm

      Hi Kristen, so glad you loved them! Sorry you had some baking issues. It is definitely possible because every oven is a little different. Also just triple check you made them to a T. Hope you can make them again soon!!

      Reply
  10. Lori says

    Posted on 5/3 at 3:54 pm

    These brownies are amazing!! I typically shy away from “healthy” things…especially in baking…my niece is gluten intolerant so I wanted to bake her something good for her birthday…we had made the white chocolate peppermint cookies were fantastic so I took a chance…so thankful I did! I quickly made these for myself a week later! Much appreciated!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 5/3 at 4:58 pm

      Hi Lori, so happy everyone loved them so much and great idea!! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Noel says

    Posted on 5/1 at 8:35 pm

    Great brownies! Delicious. Very rich and deep flavor, the almond flour provide a nutish texture. Will try them again but with dark coco powder and dark chocolate chips! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 5/2 at 4:22 pm

      Hi Noel, so happy you loved them so much!!

      Reply
  12. Noel says

    Posted on 5/1 at 8:34 pm

    Delicious! Very rich and deep flavor, the almond flour provide a nutish texture. Will try them again but with dark coco powder and dark chocolate chips! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 5/2 at 4:21 pm

      Hi Noel, so glad you loved them and great idea!!

      Reply
  13. Kerry says

    Posted on 4/5 at 5:46 pm

    Wow these are delicious! Great flavor!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 4/7 at 3:53 pm

      Hi Kerry, so happy you loved them!!

      Reply
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