Gluten Free Tahini Brownies
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These are the best Tahini Brownies ever!! They’re so fudgey and moist! You’d never guess that they’re gluten free, refined sugar free, and dairy free!!
Sure, I had sesame seeds. Aaand everything bagels, and sesame bagels, and generally just things that contained sesame seeds. But, never did I have the drippy, seed buttery goodness that is tahini.
I made these tahini cookies and they were wildly amazing. I also made these za’atar sweet potato fries with a fun tahini drizzle. I’ve been kiiiinda (ok very) into tahini. So, I thought I’d step it up yet another notch and go for some gooey, decadent, chocolatey goodness and make some tahini brownies. Drool.
These brownies are hands down THE best brownies of my life. And I have eaten quite a lot of brownies so…
Ok I’m going to stop blabbing. Let’s make some delicious gluten free and dairy free tahini brownies!! You will dieeee when you try them. But not actually die, just like die a little on the inside because they’re so amazing, you know?
Whisk together the tahini, egg, coconut sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Add the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Whisk again until combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Line a square pan (8″ x 8″) with parchment paper and spread the fudgey batter out in the even layer.
Bake for 15 minutes. Allow the brownies to cool completely before you lift the edges of the parchment paper up and transfer the brownies to a cutting board. Cut the brownies into 9 large squares.
I drizzled mine with additional tahini, but you can also melt some chocolate chips and drizzle with dark chocolate. Store in the fridge.
Description
These are the best Tahini Brownies ever!! They’re so fudgey, moist, and insanely delicious! You’d never guess that they’re gluten free and dairy free!!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Whisk together the tahini, egg, coconut sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the almond flour, coco powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
- Whisk again until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Line a square pan (8″ x 8″) with parchment paper and spread the fudgey batter out in the even layer across the bottom.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before you lift the edges of the parchment paper up and transfer the brownies to a cutting board.
- Cut the brownies into 9 large squares.
- I drizzled mine with additional tahini, but you can also melt some chocolate chips and drizzle with dark chocolate.
- Store in the fridge.
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Enjoy!! xo
Can I use something instead of an egg? Like a flaxseed egg? Would that still work?
Hi Rochelle!
Yes, a flax egg would definitely work instead of a traditional egg! Enjoy!! xo
Hi, what other GF flour can I use you think? thanks!
Made these into mini muffins and they are AMAZING! And so simple too! I just put all the ingredients in the blender, and I used honey instead of coconut sugar. Turned out perfect 🙂
Mini muffins sound so fun!! I’m glad they worked!! xo
Hi, Jamyn
How much honey did you use?
It should be 1:1 substitution, though honey is a bit less sweet than agave nectar. Let me know how you make out!! xo
Good morning! I’m trying this recipe now and there is nothing “whiskable” about this recipe. I thought it was because I tried an erythritol & monk fruit sweetener but I did a version with sugar right alongside it with the same frustration. Are we sure it shouldn’t be 2 eggs? I had to add almond milk just so that it would stir with a fork. I hope I haven’t over mixed the batter… I’m about to fold in the chips & bake. Wish me luck
Ah I hope they turned out! If you cant whisk the ingredients, you can fold them together with a rubber spatula. It is definitely a thicker batter but they turn out super fudgey and delicious!
Would I be able to use aquafaba instead of thecegg too ?
I’ve never tried it! I’m so curious – if you give it a try, let me know how it goes! xo
I made these and they came out really thin. Are they supposed to be super thin?
hm, mine were thin-ish (about an inch thick) but it could be the pan you used. maybe use a smaller square pan or even a smaller skillet for a thicker brownie. xo
How can I find nutrition information such as carbs?
Hi Kim! I just updated it with a nutrition card 🙂 Hope you love them!! xo
My batter is REALLY thick. Not even spreadable. Is it supposed to be?
It’s a thicker batter, just press it into the bottom and corners and spread it with a spatula the best you can! Let me know how you make out! xo
So I’ve been baking for years, and these are seriously the best tasting brownies I’ve ever made! The fact that they’re gluten-free is a huge bonus! Great recipe!!
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yay!! i literally have the biggest smile on my face, i’m thrilled you loved them!! xo
I found the batter too thick. I had to add an extra egg and less flour. I hope they out! Batter tastes
like chocolate halva.
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Yes it is a super thick batter – that’s why they’re so rich and fudgey! I hope they turned out for you! xo
I finally got around to making these yesterday for a get-together with my girlfriends. They were a hit!!! I did find the batter to be quite thick, but I used my hands and a wide silicon spatula to spread it in the pan and it was totally fine. I did add about a 1/4c of agave nectar to sweeten them up more and to make the dough a little more wet. Can’t wait to make them again!!
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Yay! I’m so happy you guys loved them!! xo
Hi! What would be the best substitutes for egg in a recipe like this? I’m out of flax but want to keep them egg free for a friend. Are there any other options?
Sometimes banana is a good option instead of egg. If you have chia seeds you could grind them up and make a similar ground chia + water mixture like a flax egg. Let me know how you make out!! xo
Hello! Thanks for sharing what looks like a super yummy Tahini Brownie! I’m wondering if I can stir in the tahini and bake them that way. I kinda prefer them not runny. And if I do that and also use a smaller pan, do I need to increase the baking time or heat?
Grateful.
I think because we’re using tahini as the base of the brownie, I would keep it in. but, if you want to stir some more on top instead of drizzling it, you definitely can! Let me know how you like them! xo
Just made this and it tastes wonderful! I was a bit worried when the batter proved quite a workout to spread but they came out lovely!
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ha the batter is super thick! I’m so glad you loved them!! xo
AH! How have I waited this long to make these?!?! They are incredible. I used 1/4 cup of chopped up dark chocolate. Chewy, fudgey, and incredibly satisfying. My husband said they were the best brownies I have made!
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ahh I love that so much!! They are my my fave!!! I’m so happy you guys enjoyed them!! xo
Phewww! I was so scared that it won’t turn out perfect , because it was so hard to spread it out. I even changed it to a loaf pan. But the result is amazing. Loaf pan size is great makes it perfectly,
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Yay!! I’m so happy you loved it!! xo
These taste great and I happened to have all the ingredients in my pantry! Swirled with almond butter and tahini over the top.
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Ah an almond butter swirl sounds amazing!! I’m so happy you loved them!! xo
These are legitimately one of the best brownie recipes I’ve made (and I make a lot)! We made a double recipe yesterday and they are already gone!
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Biggest smile on my face!! I’m so happy you loved them!! xo
Hi can i also use normal wheat flour? Thank you 🙂
I’ve never tried it, so I don’t know. I think I would reduce the amount by 1/4 a cup or so! Let me know how it goes!! xo
Seriously sooo good and fudgy!! And the edges and top were nice and crinkly. I used honey instead of coconut sugar and added some peanut butter as well. Will definitely be making again!
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Yay!! I’m so happy you enjoyed!! xo
Just made these for a Mother’s Day treat and we loved the brownies! I used coconut flour because u was out of almond flour. They are so good with strawberries and Coco Whip on top!
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Coco whip on top sounds delish!! I’m so happy you enjoyed them!! xo
I LOVE this recipe! I have made this many times. I don’t use all the chips and put most of them on top. The cocoa powder seems to be just enough chocolate for me. Another one that tastes great the next day.
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One of my faves too!! I’m so happy you love it!! xo