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The best ever healthy paleo tahini chocolate chip cookies are made completely gluten free and dairy free with almond flour. An easy low carb recipe for some of the best soft and chewy cookies you’ll ever eat! *Post updated 4/19
Have you ever made something and then took a bite into it and was like, dang, that is really freaking good? Yeah, well that is me with these tahini cookies. But also my Healthy Tahini Brownies too because I can never have enough sweets!
Buttery, nutty tahini mixed with the sweet chocolate in every bite, only to be wrapped up in soft almond flour. Can you taste it?
These cookies are easily my most favorite gluten free cookie I’ve ever posted on this page. They are made totally paleo if you buy paleo chocolate, and are the perfect low carb dessert, but trust me when I say you don’t need to be following any certain diet to enjoy these cookies.
Fluffy, easy to make, and made with real, wholesome ingredients.
That’s my dream cookie right there.
What is tahini?
I’m a total sucker when it comes to baking with tahini. I absolutely love it and the nuttiness it brings to all of my baked goods. I’ve been known to put it literally in everything (I’ll link all of my tahini recipes at the bottom of this post!) and literally on everything , and maybe that is because I consider myself a condiment girl, but hey, the stuff is delicious.
Baking with tahini reminds me of baking with a nut butter, which makes sense because all it is is ground up sesame seeds. They have a similar nuttiness but tahini is definitely stronger in terms of profile, and in my opinion is better when mixed with other flavors like chocolate or almonds.
This Bon Appetite article does a great job describing what tahini is. You may not even know it, but you’re probably eating it if you have been eating hummus since most hummus recipes call for tahini.
What are in paleo tahini chocolate chip cookies?
How to make paleo tahini cookies:
I love making these cookies because not only are they so absolutely delicious and actually good for you, but they are incredibly easy to make as well.
First. All you have to do is combine all of your dry ingredients in one bowl, and then set it aside.
Next. Combine all of your wet ingredients together. Add your dry ingredients to your wet ingredients and try not too eat too much of the batter….I know, raw eggs, but you won’t be able to help yourself when it comes to these cookies.
Then. Add your chocolate chips. Very important part because in my eyes, chocolate in cookies is definitely not optional.
Last. Roll them into balls, add more chocolate on top (duh!), and bake in the oven. I like to add a little sprinkle of sea salt on top for an added touch. Trust me, just do it.
You can store these at room temperature for 24 hours, but then move them to the fridge!
If you make this recipe, be sure to comment below and let me know how it was! Also tag @erinliveswhole on Instagram and use the hashtag #erinliveswhole so I can see it and feature you!
If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!
Paleo Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
The best ever healthy paleo tahini chocolate chip cookies are made completely gluten free and dairy free with almond flour. An easy low carb recipe for some of the best soft and chewy cookies you’ll ever eat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (plus more for sprinkling after)
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/3 cupย tahini
- 1/4 cupย coconut oil, melted + cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone liner.
- In a medium bowl, mix together almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together egg and coconut sugar.
- Mix in tahini, coconut oil, andย vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- *optional refrigerate for 30 minutes, helps prevent spreading but not necessary.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon, roll dough into balls and place dough on parchment paper. It will be sticky but that’s okay!ย
- Bake in oven for 12-15 minutes or until slightly golden brown, adding sea salt after taking out of oven.
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Leah Goldstein says
Love your recipes. Thank you for sharing them.
Can I substitute Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil for the melted coconut oil in the chocolate chip cookies?
Please let me know.
Thank you
Leah
Erin says
Hi Leah, you’re so welcome and that should be fine! Let me know how they come out!
Caroline says
Okay, these look amazing. Am dying to make them. One thing: if I used EV coconut oil, would the coconut taste come through? Thank you so much!
Caroline
Erin says
Hi Caroline, thanks and hmm if it is refined the coconut taste shouldn’t come through but if it is unrefined it will. Hope that helps! Let me know how the cookies come out!!
Lucy says
These are my go-to recipe for chocolate chip cookies! Takes me about 5 minutes to mix them up and they’re always delicious.
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Erin says
Hi Lucy, so happy you loved them so much!!
Avery says
These are so delicious!!!! Such a great treat! Another fantastic recipe from ELW!!!
Erin says
Hi Avery, so glad you loved the cookies!!
Sami says
These cookies are SO GOOD! Even my family (who prefers to eat โregularโ desserts) loves these!! My dad requests them now!
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Erin says
Hi Sami, so glad you family liked the cookies!
Marcella says
Hands down one of my favorite chocolate chip cookie substitute recipes now. I was craving chocolate chip cookies yesterday, made these in less than 15 minutes, then 30 min in fridge and they were perfect
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Erin says
Hi Marcella, so happy you loved it!! Thanks for sharing!
Kelin says
If I don’t have coconut sugar could I use honey or maple syrup? There’s not really any liquid to cut back on. Or would it be safer to use granulated sugar?
Erin says
Hi Kelin, brown sugar is the best sub! Let me know how your cookies come out!
Maria says
I made these today & they are sooooo delicious! I was super lazy so I made them into bars in an 8×8 pan but they still turned out perfect and still only needed 15 minutes in the oven. I am currently trying to not eat them all in one sitting ๐
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Erin says
Hi Maria, I am so glad you enjoyed them!
Erin says
Absolutely loved these cookies. I used regular flour and did 1/4 cup of brown sugar instead of 1/3 coconut sugar and they were great. My house was smelling like a dream, definitely will be making again!
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Erin says
Hi Erin, thanks for sharing and so glad you enjoyed them!!
Jill K says
So yummy! First time using tahini in baking and loved it!
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Erin says
Hi Jill, thanks for sharing! Glad they came out well!
Julie says
I’ve made this recipe twice, and both times the cookies came out amazing! Thank you for sharing! Note: I used regular flour instead of almond flour due to an allergy.
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Erin says
Hi Julie, I am so glad you enjoyed them!! ๐
Li says
As always we love it at my house! Love the healthier versions for my kids since I try not giving them (specially the youngest) processed sugars or flours that turn in to sugar.
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Erin says
Hi Li, I am so glad that your family loves the cookies! ๐
Janie Fischer says
Oh my gosh, ignore me I saw you already said that ๐ love your recipes and site!
Erin says
Hi Janine, no problem at all! How did your cookies come out? Thanks for your kind words and support!
Janie Fischer says
Hi Erin! I love these cookies but was wondering do you think the recipe would work using a flax egg instead of a real one? Thanks!
Jen says
Erin, what do you suggest as the best egg substitute for this recipe?
Erin says
flax eggs!
Abby says
FANTASTIC!!! These came out super well and were quick and easy to make. My new go to cookie recipe for sure ?
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Erin says
SO happy you liked them Abby!!
Caroline says
I just made this today and substitute almond flour with all purpose flour. This is so easy to make and will be my go to cookie recipe. Thank you so much
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Erin says
Thank you for sharing. I am so happy that you liked them!
Dani says
I make these cookies weekly! My boyfriend loves cookies, and I love to make (match made in heaven, I know). Have to admit that I swap some ingredients (apple sauce for coconut oil, almond flour for AP flour) but they still come out delish every time, a little cakier than cookie. Thanks for the stepping stone recipe!
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Erin says
Love to hear that Dani!! Thank you for sharing ๐
Melody says
Ok Iโm a sucker for a healthier chocolate chip cookie recipe & this one did not disappoint! This was best tasting healthy chocolate chip cookie (or 3) Iโve had! Thanks Erin!!
Erin says
YAY! So great to hear Melody!! Thanks for sharing.
Sam says
How many calories in each cookie
Erin says
Probably around 100!
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