dark chocolate tahini brownies

2021/05/21

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Next time likely being tomorrow because Im HOOKED! Thank you for the delicious (and quite easy) recipe! Amazing! I have tried several of your recipes, and they are all great, especially the chocolate beet muffins! . Honestly I like these better than your standard brownie. These are amazing! Both time it came out dry, can you advise me what to do to make it more fudgy? I look forward to trying them with flax eggs for my vegan friends and family members. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe , Hey Jesse! These are absolutely amazing! tahini fudgy The BEST brownies ever!!! These should freeze well, too!

As far as Im aware he doesnt have an allergy to sesame seeds, but I wanted to check to make sure Thank you, and looking forward to making these!! tahini Tender and delicious flavor from the tahini. I typically try to substitute butter and sugar for healthier ingredients, so this recipe was a win win! in case I dont have tahini, can I sub it for peanut butter? If you use brown sugar, youll have a fudgier brownie. Love them and will definitely make them again, Made these (minus the chocolate drizzle) for my husband on Wednesday nightGONE BY FRIDAY! Hi! These are delicious! I was out of tahini so used smooth pb, but only had about 1/2 cup, so used crunchy pb for the rest. One of my all-time favs . Even better 2nd day I think. Im so glad you loved them! I skipped the chocolate drizzle but used chocolate chunks for bigger bites of chocolate-y goodness in every bite.

We welcome you to our Ambitious Kitchen. I know thats easy for gf baking but negates trying to make the treat any healthier than a regular brownie. They were also amazing.

Loved the complex flavor the tahini adds, and I cant wait to try these with other mix ins. Let me know how it goes. Will nut butter work? I second asking the person because allergies are super weird/individual. The BEST surprise! You NEED to make them!! Used brown sugar instead of coconut sugar because thats all I had and they turned out so good. Hope you get a chance to try these! I baked them a bit too long so that theyre more cake-y than fudgy, but still delicious. We loved these brownies. Glad you enjoyed! I made two substitutions. We are expecting baby #2 and have been trying to be as healthy as we can be as a family. I used an 88 pan because its all I had, baked for about 26 minutes and they were perfect.

So yummy! Super chocolatey and moist and so simple to throw together when that sweet tooth suddenly kicks in. I have tones of jars of natural spicy peanut butter. The fridge also allows the drizzle to set, if you opt for that step (recommend). Im bragging about these brownies to my friends. Im glad those swaps worked out well! Sorry to hear that your smaller oven caused some over-baking, I hope these turned out for you the second time around! I dont make the icing but its not even necessary you cant tell youre eating a healthy version of brownies. I havent tested them with a flax egg but a few readers have and I think it should work fine!

I didnt have regular tahini on hand, only black tahini & no coconut flour, so after a little research I added 3 tbs ground almonds instead.

These brownies are absolutely delicious! I want to know if I can replace the tahini with something else. Some brands can be smokey and bitter; Id recommend Soom Foods or Trader Joes tahini . I did add a tsp of chia seeds to up the nutrition and I also only use 1 tsp coconut flour. Great recipe! I didnt make any changes or substitutions (so rare for me :)), they are perfect as is. my whole family loved them . 1) increased oven temp to 375 degrees C, decreased coconut sugar by 1/2 tbsp, added an extra tablespoons of maple syrup, and baked for only 18 minutes, Result was a huge hit! So happy to hear that love these from the fridge, too! i didnt tell the kids these werent regular brownies and they kept asking for me to make them! Tahini is actually made with sesame seeds rather than sunflower seeds, but they have a similar consistency. Id suggest undertaking them by a bit next time if you try them again, and theyll get even more fudgy the next day! I followed the recipe, although I used cacao powder instead of cocoa, but that shouldnt affect consistency. Thanks! These are what heaven must be like! I also have an almond butter brownie recipe thats probably really similar to what you did! But mostly I wanted to thank you for providing a photo of the food on all your recipes! Im so happy to hear that! Baked for 24 mins and sprinkled tops with salt. Let me know if you give it a try . These are good. These are bomb! And thanks for recommending that brand . They are SOOOO good!!! Im glad that swap worked out well! And hmm thats interesting about the texture. Is there anything I can substitute for coconut flour? They really are the best brownies Ive ever had! Ill try again. Any suggestions? like seriously, my go to brownie recipe now.

After they cooled and especially the next day there was no other unusual taste other than wonderful chocolate brownie. these brownies are so good! Hi, they look delicious! I dont have an flaxseeds unfortunately. Baking with tahini is amazing . This batch to going to go to the staff where I volunteer. I am in love! ), A swirl of tahini in the pan before baking, Toasted sesame seeds or black sesame seeds on top, A little sprinkle sea salt on top after they come out. I still liked the nutty texture, but I think it would be better if more subtle! Light but also fudge, you would never know there was tahini hidden inside. Such great texture and taste. Cant wait to get home from work to eat more of them! Sorry, missed this! I also added walnuts and will definitely be making them again! Enjoy! ), and this recipe might beat hummus in terms of what Ill use the tahini for . Some variations have been doing half peanut butter and half tahini, adding ground up coffee, and subbing in almond flour instead of coconut. Just made these and WOW!!! Amazing! I just had to comment and say that I made these with flax eggs (2 Tbsp ground flax with 5 Tbsp water) and they are delicious. Lol. Used 1 T regular flour instead of coconut. . hi! These are amazing. I used two flax eggs and subbed the maple syrup for honey. I immediately started making tons of amazing, sweet and savory recipes using tahini, and gave myself the nickname of Tahini Queenie. The OG AK fam knows whats up. So glad you liked these! These look irresistible! These are my absolute go-tos. I used Trader Joes tahini and used brown sugar instead of coconut sugar. Im not sure, maybe flax egg. It happens to the best of us! Learn how to make flax eggs here. This is my first try at an alternative brownie recipe. Great question. Question. Seriously amazinghow do you store these after two days? Theyre delicious a little bit underdone . Is there a possibility of baking it on the stovetop? A must-make! It might be my oven, but I bake for 35 mins at 350 and these come out perfect -gooey inside with a crisp top. Your recipes never disappoint . This post was originally published on May 16th, 2017, and republished on February 7th, 2022. Yum! SO easy to use and so delicious.

I really want to try them, but unfortunately my oven just broke. Yes I LOVE Soom and would definitely recommend it in here . Another idea is to try leaving out the coconut flour . Love that! They are magical. And yes I think chopped nuts would be great! I have been following ambitious kitchen for literally YEARS and I dont know why I snoozed for so long on testing out this recipe- but I baked these this morning and theyre the best brownies Ive had!! I didnt actually try these brownies because I made them for a friend to enjoy, but I have to leave feedback because the feedback was they were delicious! I made these this afternoon and they are awesome! Amazingly delicious and moist. I tried some mods but honestly just make them exactly the way she has it. So happy they tasted good! hi! They are AMAZING!!! Arent they amazing?? They express chocolate in a multitude of senses. Mind blowing brownies they are very easy to make and a healthier version of a regular brownie without sacrificing the taste!! I used flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 5 tbsp water), and carob powder instead of cocoa powder. TRULY AMAZING BROWNIES! I made these with peanut butter last week turned out drier than tahini brownies, but I let it sit on the counter in airtight container(after completely cooling) overnight and somehow were chewy and not at all dry the next day. Im so thrilled you loved these, theyre my fav brownies ever! ^_^. Cacao is too stimulating for me past noon but carob powder worked brilliantly here!! Can you use stevia or xylitol in place of the coconut sugar and maple syrup? Can you freeze the grain free brownies and how long for? I only wish I had cacao, which is distinct from cocoa as it hasnt been alkalized (aka Dutch processed). Im glad that swap worked out. Will def be making these again. That sounds amazing! So glad you liked them and Ill look out for a photo! But overall they are really good! Worked beautifully!

And raspberries on top would be AMAZING! I had to substitute maple syrup for honey and coconut sugar for organic brown sugar. The coconut flour helps to absorb the liquid. Ive never used sesame flour so Im not sure, sorry! These are so good! Delicious. My stomach eventually retaliated; now, brownies in moderation. Tahini you can definitely taste which in brownies now I know my favorite. I am a healthy eater and prefer to put this high protein treat in my body than a high carb/high sugar baked item that creates a sugar crash. So, I sampled first while they were distracted by T.V. Word. thank you so much for all your genius recipes!!! Mea culpa, Thanks so much and Im looking forward to making more of your recipes in the future! These are seriously the best brownies ever. Do you think this recipe would work with erythritol? Theyre not too sweet, which is one of the reasons I prefer them. I like to grind my own nut flours, and all I had were pecans, so I thought sure, lets try it. These are delicious, and so easy! I already know their reaction to these will be, yum!!!! I love the hint of tahini and even my husband, who is skeptical of non traditional ingredients in desserts, loves these. Thanks for sharing, Ann . Perfect! you might need to add a tablespoon of oil as peanut butter is less oily than tahini. Hi, Chris!

document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. These brownies blew me away! The only difference for regular brownies I they werent super crackly on top, but otherwise no one would ever know that theyre healthy. Less baking time and coconut flour should help it! Creamy, rich, and with a slight tang from the freshly ground tahini. they are really good! They are literally the best dessert Ive made in a long time and I dont feel a sugar rush and crash. Mine took 24/25 minutes to bake. I put the cooled brownie in my food processor (could have just done the mixer if it didnt have choc. Super delicious, light and unique flavor! Thank you so much for the recipe! Arent they amazing? Or Lilys for lower sugar! I live in Greece so I can pick up plain tahini, however I thought I would give this a try too. My go-to fudgie brownies used to be zucchini-based, but this may become a new staple! Glad they were a hit I hope you find more recipes here that you love! I just made these, and they are everything you said they would be! OMG!!! Just not my thing but if you love tahini, and not too sweet brownies the recipe is perfect. Wow these are so good! Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Freeze for up to 3 months. YUM that sounds fabulous! I only have a 88 or 913 pan, Could either one of those work? I made these with whole wheat flour instead of coconut flour and they turned out pretty cakey. Maybe a smaller batch than the coconut would yield but still delicious. OMG..these brownies are so delicious. So delicious.. Hubby and I enjoyed for our anniversary. Um excuse me?

These are yummy. I would call them Magic Brownies!

Hi, can I make the brownies with regular flour? , Noted on the flour swap glad they still work out for you! DELISH! Im shocked at how clean the recipe is in comparison to how incredible they taste! I love these brownies. Can I replace coconut sugar for monk fruit sweetner Love these ones .

So obsessed. I used a biscotti pan instead of a 99 and everything turned out perfect. Ive made them twice in 10 days cause i dont feel like crap after eating one yet theyre so satisfying, I only eat one. Glad you loved them! I work for my friends spicy peanut butter company and I was wondering if I can try a version with PB instead of tahini. Thank you for the recipe! also, it helps if you slightly underbake these! I had a few questions. I made just half the batch because I wasnt sure how it would turn out and OMG it was SO delicious, The roasted tahini complements the chocolate so well. AMAZING!! I may be pregnant and bias, but my husband asked me for them 2/3 times Ive made them! They just cooked faster because of the oven size (cuisinart pizza / convection / toaster oven). Enjoy , I just made these and added almond butter, tbsp coconut oil and skipped the maple syrup. Glad those little swaps worked out. Totally understand about potential allergies and subs, but more than likely you changing the recipe is a result of them not turning out as you hoped. ~ LOVES ~. Wow! These are so so SO good! Thank you! can I use a Swerve instead of coconut sugar? Hi, Carol! This is my new favorite brownie recipe, it even works superbly at high altitude, I live at 6,400 feet above sea level.

Here are some more amazing ones to try with tahini . I made without the chocolate drizzle so if youre like me and need those five minutes no worries they still will be incredible! So happy youre enjoying these so much. Monique, another great recipe. PB can be much thicker than tahini which may have affected the texture. Love! So glad I followed you! Will be making again! And thank you . Theyre so fudgy and decadent, just as brownies should be! Can I substitute cacao powder for the cocoa powder? Asking for a vegan friend. Thanks!!! These look incredible. And easy to make. Required fields are marked *. Its possible yours were baked a little too long! these are delicious! Top with some vanilla ice cream just because. Heres what youll need to make them: As always (and especially for baking) I recommend following the recipe as is for the best results. My. My type of baking.

And I agree that they are just a delicious straight out of the fridge.

So great to hear! I used an 811 pan and 22 mins was perfect. Hi Christia! I made these today with brown sugar instead of coconut sugar, and I didnt make the topping, but still AMAZING! Let me know if you try it! I shouldnt have. Made them last night with a jar of TJ tahini and Ghirardellis cocoa and they truly are the best brownies Ive ever tasted as well! Delicious and so easy to make! Let me know how the toasted tahini goes! For Some reason the Tahini mixture coagulated n thickened wen contacted with eggs, making it difficult to mix. Thank you for another killer recipe!!! Also, I used an 8.5 by 8.5 pan instead, and they came out totally fine! Hope you keep finding recipes here that you love . These are the best brownies Ive ever eaten. I first made these with raw tahini and the flavor was very intense, I would recommend using toasted tahini instead of raw. By the way, I saw that someone was asking about dairy free chocolate chips. Thanks Monique.

Im so happy that you + everyone loved these, Shann! That recipe works well with different nut butters. I used the middle rack of the oven and they only needed 22 minutes. Highly recommend and very easy to make! So easy to make and really delish!

Trust me, that says a lot!!!

Only caveat is Im lactose intolerant. I followed the recipe exactly and came out with a brownie that was a bit more cake-like in consistency, not the fudgy kind. If I could give this 10 stars, I absolutely would. Told all my friends. Im so happy you loved them!! I wouldnt have even known they were Paleo/gluten free Theyre just GOOD period! I am obsessed with tahini and can literally eat it straight from the jar (NO SHAME)! Temp. Wowza! These brownies are killer. I dont typically bake with alternative sweeteners so Im not 100% sure. Thanks so much! I made these with brown sugar, agave syrup, and whole wheat pastry flour (with about a teaspoon of chia seeds because Monique mentioned somewhere in the comments that the coconut flour absorbs moisture). Hey Monique. I made these for my roommate and I after a long day of exams, and let me tell you, they are seriously incredible. I swapped the chocolate chips for chopped walnuts (personal preference) and they were perfect. It tastes great and its gentle on my system. Can you freeze most of the cake bars sweet treats? I just replaced the sugar with a stevia/erythritol blend 1:1 and worked perfect! I love healthy sweet treats that I can eat guilt-free. WOW! These brownies are a-maaaa-ziiiiiing!!! Fluffed up but were still so moist. Can I use just regular flour instead of coconut? I just wanted to check before offering any to my brother after I make these. I havent with these, but it might work! So glad you enjoyed! I dont have any coconut flour. I really want to try to make this recipe but is there anyway to making it without the egg? Thanks for the sweet review, Victoria . I will definitely be trying them again with less baking time!!! Absolutely fabulous brownies! Also Im not sure why they would burn unless you added the melted chocolate on top before baking?? I will be making these and only these for the rest of my life! My husband is obsessed and asks me to make them weekly. Try my almond butter brownies or zucchini brownies (you wont even be able to taste the zucchini). I made these three times in two weeks because its the best dessert Ive ever eaten. So glad you enjoyed these . Instead of Tahini what other ingredient can be used? The chocolate drizzle was the cherry on top and theyre AMAZING right out of the fridge. Glad you loved them regardless . Absolutely!

Her comment says it best what is this magic?! Theyre incredible! When room temp the tahini taste is strongest (for whatever reason) which truly, I did not mind. Sounds FANTASTIC . Dessert recipes that include tahini always catch my eye and Ive tried many of them. Will double the recipe and try again! WOAH THESE ARE GOOD! I learned on the first batch that sifting the cacao first would be a good idea as it was a challenge to incorporate. the peanut bits somehow floated to the top during baking not sure how/what thats about but I liked the look/taste. I ended up using almond flourI dont like the taste of coconut flour much and they turned out great! Ive actually had tahini before so I didnt know what to expect. And the chocolate chips will melt in these brownies, so there should just be bites of gooey chocolate in them . Dont know if Im more puzzled by the fluffy texture with only 1 tbsp coconut flour (my first time ever to use coconut flour) or how scrumptious they are with tahini in them! Everyone needs to make these. Thank you for this recipe! My whole family was obsessed. Please check your inbox to receive your free download! I dont bake with sugar-free sweeteners, as I like to use all-natural ones. (tahini and chickpeas, best combo ever) I will do the flax or chia eggs and report back. These brownies are absolutely amazing. I didnt connect the zucchini with the moistness, but then I remembered back to zucchini bread. Would these go ok with flax or chia as an egg replacement? . good. Perfect! They're decadent, fudgy, easy to make and just so happen to be gluten free and paleo-friendly. Should they be stored in the frig? I made these abs brought one for my coworker. Hubby approved too! Oh my gosh this made my day! I wish many people get to experience these unique brownies. What do you think about using rice flour?

Thank you so much for the recipe, Monique! After eating tahini for over a week with various dishes like roasted pumpkin, bread, meatballs and more, I became addicted. They were so moist and just a little adhesive to fingers,etc. These were amazing! I have a small oven so I check at 20 min to be safe. Im so happy youre here and that youre loving everything .

My absolute fav brownies . Fluffier than black bean brownies. Thank you for these amazing treats! Quick question However, the kids loved these brownies and my husband wanted seconds! I skipped chocolate chips and used honey instead of maple syrup and it was delicious !!! Ive made these multiple times and theyre SO Fudgy, and easy. Love your recipes! People who love tahini will appreciate the subtle flavor and people who dont know what tahini is wont even know its there. Ive had good to boring. Thanks for a great dessert recipe, Hmm yes they may have been a bit overbaked! So delicious all the ways! Mine was roasted sesame tahini, could that b the reason. Ill report back! Sarah, how much almond flour did you sub in for coconut flour? Definitely follow her instructions to not overbake. ), Amazing! I love that they are made with tahini and maple syrup & coconut sugar. Perhaps try a little less sugar. Thats what I did (my preference is Eastwind Organic Tahini which comes in a glass jar) and the brownies were fantastic. I also used closer to 1/3 cup of coconut sugar rather than the full 1/2. Im not sure how many grams of sugar your tahini has with the honey in it so its hard to say for sure how much youd need to reduce the other sweeteners by! SO delicious! Thanks for the yummy recipe! Im glad those adjustments worked out well! The second time I made them I used half cashew butter/half almond butter and WOW!!! My biggest tip is to make sure you are using a drippy tahini, not a paste. Perfect! Enjoy life brand is great! Thank you! in the last 3 weeks (we are self isolating during this crazy time). I made them vegan with flax eggs and omit the drizzle and they were still amazing! I subbed all purpose flour and cane sugar because I didnt have coconut flour or coconut sugar. Must try! If you are put off by the tahini flavor, I highly recommend using cashew butter or a mixture of cashew/almond. Id recommend storing them covered in the fridge , Do you think I can substitute the sugar with something else( idk dates, maple, date syrup, stevia, etyrol ect) or maybe leave it out for a sugar free recipe? The tahini is neutral and doesnt overpower the chocolate, which was my main concern initially. So goodSimply AMAZING! Delicious! Thank you! Needless to say, these are the only brownies I make now! So happy to hear that! Ps your boys are absolutely adorable! YUM, these are SO GOOD! They are delicious! Hope this helps someone!

My daughter must have gluten-free food, but the rest of us dont like it much. Thanks for providing this healthy desert alternative, You Rock !!! I only have an 88 pan and started with 25 minutes in the oven, checking every 4-5 minutes to prevent over baking. Trying to eliminate all carbs and sugars. OH MY GODawesome! I made a pan of these brownies this afternoon, and they are almost gone what an amazing pan a heaven!! Just confirming that for this recipe its raw tahini paste. Brownies are fantastic, my second time making them and this time I froze a quarter of them to prevent myself from eating the entire batch in one sitting! OMG!! Oh, awesome, so happy that all worked out! My fav brownie ever So glad to hear you loved them. And again and again. Aw thank you, Penny! So glad you enjoyed! Spread batter evenly in prepared baking pan. Im not sure Id make them again even if I went for under baked. Coconut flour is really absorbent so you may want to increase the amount to 1.5 tbsp. And yes feel free to take them out a bit earlier . Side note: would recommend sifting the cocoa powder to avoid little powder balls. Baked for 24 mins and sprinkled tops with salt. That all sounds AMAZING! Glad those little swaps work out well My all time fav brownie! I shared some with my Dad who is gluten-and dairy-free (begrudgingly, for health reasons) and he really liked them-they made his day! Thanks! My favs . Yummerz!! Theyre chewy, fudgy, perfectly sweet, and when I made them back in 2017 they became my absolute favorite brownies in the entire world. I just made these! thank you! The TJs tahini is seriously one of the best deals on the planet. I was wondering if I could freeze them? Thanks! I may never make another brownie recipe. . I have been spreading the love. Yes I think cacao powder will be just fine. My boyfriend agrees. In your words DANK! Will be saving this recipe. But I have everything else and I wanna try these! Just made these last night as I couldnt find anything delicious to snack on after dinner. Theyre the perfect treat (and Ill have to add in some pecans next time). Theyre especially delicious straight from the fridge!

This is a YUMMY treat that Ill be making again. I love that they arent overly sweet. I was shocked at how much I liked these! These brownies are also incredibly easy to make. Flax eggs are perfect! So quick to make and delicious! I dont bake with sugar substitutes like stevia, so Im not 100% sure! Thank you for sharing this recipe! Quite a rush! And yes, just cool them completely and store them airtight in the freezer for up to 3 months . Great cakey texture and the chocolate chips made it a little fudgey. I promise you wont be disappointed! Only the edges were cooked.

Im so happy you're here. I might leave out the coconut flour next time because mine were crumbly and a bit dryer than I like!