The Tastiest Chocolate Tahini Brownies

Whether it be brownies after dinner or brownies for breakfast, brownies are a great choice any time of day. This brownie recipe combines the bold flavor of chocolate with that of smooth tahini. I like using tahini with chocolate to create a subtle and rich flavor combination. Unlike peanut butter, the nutty flavor of tahini does not overwhelm your mouth when biting into a nice gooey brownie. The flavors are further complimented with a dash of cardamom, creating something that will be hard to pass up.

Brownies have to be one of the best desserts. They are dense and indulgent, pairing so great with ice cream, hot coffee, or chilled and eaten all on their own. Adding nut butters to brownies is a great way to add so much flavor. The nut butter is replacement for oil as well, making it a two in one ingredient!

This post will walk you through making these chocolate tahini brownies so they turn out rich and delicious each time!

Notes and Tips For Delicious Chocolate Tahini Brownies:

• This recipe calls for flour or cassava flour depending on if you need gluten free options! If you have a favorite gluten free flour that should work great too.

• Brownies can be a great carrier for your favorite nuts. Toss in some toasted walnuts or pecans to either the batter or the top for some added crunch before they go in the oven.

• If you are really need a crowd pleaser, pair with some cold ice cream to make a creamy and brownie filled sundae. If you are feeling ambitious, blend it all together for the ultimate hot weather dessert with a brownie milkshake!

• To add a stronger tahini flavor, swirl some on your un-baked brownies before they go in the oven. The tahini will bake onto the top and add some extra creamy- nutty swirls, they also look really cool and will definitely be a crowd pleaser.

• If you are using unsalted tahini, you may want to decrease the salt by just a little bit, If you prefer more salt in your desserts, I recommend adding some flaky salt on top before baking.

Common Questions For Chocolate Tahini Brownies?

How Do I Get Gooey Brownies?

• To get a gooey brownie, make sure you are not over packing your flour. This trick makes sure you do not overfill your measuring cup which in turn can create a dense and dry brownie.

• Using a fork or spoon, fluff your flour in the bag before spooning it into your measuring cup.

• Use a spoon to slowly add flour to your measuring cup. You can level it off but do not press it down and add more! Having slightly less flour is better for gooey brownies than having excess.

• Take the brownies out when they are starting to crack and a few crumbs stick to a knife or tooth pick when inserted. The brownies will continue to cook when pulled out of the oven. If you wait until the brownies are completely dry, the batter will easily dry out.

Does Tahini Have Gluten?

• Tahini is made from ground sesame seeds that are naturally gluten free! Tahini contains no gluten, so if you are concerned with gluten, you can use cassava flour and make these brownies completely gluten free!

Does Tahini Have Dairy?

• Tahini does not contain any dairy and is naturally dairy free. Tahini is super creamy since its made from sesame seeds. Since tahini is both gluten and dairy free, it is a great alternative for nut butter and oil in baking!

• A great non-dairy pairing for this dessert is whipped coconut cream with berries! It makes a great summer dessert!

What is the Difference Between Brownies Vs Chocolate Cake?

• Brownies typically have more chocolate and less leavening agents than chocolate cake. Brownies will be a denser bake that is not meant to rise as much as a chocolate cake. It is common that brownies will use more oil than cake and should taste a little fudgier!

Recipe For Chocolate Tahini Brownies:

• 1 cup tahini: feel free to use peanut butter, cashew butter, or almond butter!

• 2 eggs: eggs help bind the brownies!

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1/2 cup maple syrup

• 3/4 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 cup almond flour

• 1/4 cup flour or cassava flour: Cassava flour keeps these brownies gluten free. You may find the brownies made with regular flour holds together slightly better but cassava flour is my favorite gluten free substitution.

• 1/3 cup cocoa powder (scant). Cocoa powder adds the rich chocolate taste. You can use light or dark cocoa powder depending on how dark you want the chocolate taste to be.

• 1/2 tsp fine salt

• 1/4 tsp Cardamom (optional)

• 1/2 tsp Instant coffee (optional)

• 1/2 cup Chocolate chips (optional)

• Flaky salt for topping (optional)

How To Make Chocolate Tahini Brownies:

1. Make The Brownie Batter

2. Preheat the oven to 350 F

3. Beat the tahini and eggs together until mixed

4. Add the maple syrup and vanilla and mix until combined

5. In a separate bowl combine the flour, the almond flour, baking soda, cocoa powder

6. Slowly add in the dry ingredients to the your wet ingredients. Be sure to scrape the bowl as you go so flour does not sit on the bottom of the bowl.

7. Add in the salt. Add in the cardamom and coffee here too if using.

8. Once all your dry ingredients are added, your batter should be thick but not so sticky that it will not flow. If you find that your batter is too dry, add an extra 1/8 cup of tahini.

9. Add in chocolate chips and any other goodies you want in your brownies.

10. Bake the Brownies

11. Pour into a greased baking dish and top with flaky salt.

12. Bake until the top begins to crack and a knife or tooth pick comes out clean (check after 15-17 minutes)

13. Let cool and enjoy!