If you’re in search of a nutritious, gluten-free treat that satisfies your sweet tooth while nourishing your body, look no further than these delightfully Chewy Tahini Cookies!
These cookies contain a perfect blend of blanched almond flour, raw honey, and dark chocolate chunks offering a delightful chewy texture and a unique flavor profile that you won’t find in traditional cookies. Plus, the addition of sesame seeds adds a lovely crunch and enhances the nutritional benefits.
Tahini, the star ingredient, is derived from sesame seeds and is rich in calcium. Calcium plays a crucial role in hormone regulation and helps to alleviate PMS symptoms by balancing mood swings, irritability and supporting bloating.
Try having these cookies in your luteal phase for hormone support! Whether you're gluten-sensitive or just looking for a healthier treat, these Tahini Cookies are sure to become a new favourite. Let’s dive into this delicious recipe!
What You'll Need:
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp of cinnamon
- 1/3 cup of honey
- 1/3 cup of tahini
- 1 egg
- ½ cup dark choc chips (optional)
How to Prepare:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees, fan forced.
- In a medium bowl mix together the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Next add all the wet ingredients and mix together well to form the cookie dough. If the mixture is crumbly, add a tablespoon or two of water.
- Add in the dark choc chips and stir through.
- Pour sesame seeds onto a plate. Roll the dough into tablespoon sized balls. Coat the dough in sesame seeds and place on to the baking tray, evenly spread apart. Gently flatten the cookies using the palm of your hand.
- Bake the cookies for 12 -15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool on the tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy!
There you have it—your new go-to recipe for a healthier, gluten-free indulgence that’s as good for your body as it is for your taste buds. Once you try these cookies, they’re bound to become a staple in your kitchen. Happy baking!
