Grain-Free Tahini Brownies

looking down at sliced tahini brownies with melted chocolate and flaked sea salt

A rich and delicious flourless chocolate brownie recipe made with tahini, almond flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, and real maple syrup.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Dessert

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 250kcal

Author Amee

Equipment

8x8 baking dish
Parchment paper
Mixing bowls

Ingredients

¾ cup almond flour
½ cup cocoa powder
¼ cup coconut sugar *you can also use raw sugar, granulated sugar, or light brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 egg beaten
½ cup tahini *stirred well
6 tbsp good quality maple syrup
2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
1 tsp vanilla
¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips *Enjoy Life brand is a good dairy-free option. I use Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips, they do add a small amount of cane sugar to the recipe.

Garnishes

2 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips
flaked salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and spray an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray (I use avocado oil spray) and line with parchment paper (line well, so you can easily lift the brownies out of the pan for slicing).
Whisk all dry ingredients together in a large bowl, make sure to whisk well so no baking powder clumps remain.
Whisk together: egg, tahini, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract in a separate mixing bowl.
Stir the liquid mixture into the dry mixture until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips until incorporated.
Pour mixture into the parchment-lined baking dish and bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean and the center is set. *Do not overbake!
Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully lift them out with the parchment paper onto a cutting board. Slice into 9 squares.
Place the remaining 2 tbsp of chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, and continue cooking in 15-second increments until melted. Drizzle the sliced brownies with melted chocolate and top with a little flaked salt, to taste.

Notes

Note: If you are using tahini that contains salt, there is no need to add salt to the flour mixture in the recipe. If you are using unsalted tahini, follow the recipe as directed.

More Tips

- These gluten-free tahini brownies have a rich chocolate flavor and aren't overly sweet. For a sweeter brownie, use granulated cane sugar in place of the coconut sugar in the recipe.

- Make sure to stir the tahini well for the best texture. If your tahini is hard to stir because the paste has settled in the bottom of the jar, place it in a mini food processor and blend until smooth. It should have a runny texture that pours easily when blended.

- Use a plastic knife to slice brownies. Plastic knives have a non-stick surface that glide right through a gooey brownie, so you get perfect slices every time. It's best to wait until they are cool before slicing.

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