07/29/2025
FUNCTIONAL FUEL: ALMOND SESAME TAHINI COOKIES
All you need is:
1½ cups almond flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup honey (or preferred liquid sweetener like monk fruit syrup/stevia blend)
½ cup tahini
¼ teaspoon flaked sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup sesame seeds
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✨ Nourish Your Body, Delight Your Taste Buds! ✨
As your Functional Medicine Dietitian, I'm excited to share these Almond Sesame Tahini Cookies – a wholesome treat that truly supports your well-being! Simple, delicious, and packed with goodness.
Recipe:
ALMOND SESAME TAHINI COOKIES
Ingredients:
* 1½ cups almond flour
* ½ tsp baking soda
* ½ cup honey (OR ½ cup monk fruit syrup/liquid stevia equivalent)
* ½ cup tahini
* ¼ tsp flaked sea salt
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* ½ cup sesame seeds
Instructions (Summary):
* Preheat oven 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet.
* Whisk dry ingredients (flour, soda, salt).
* Combine wet (sweetener, tahini, vanilla).
* Mix wet into dry to form dough.
* Roll dough into balls, coat in sesame seeds, flatten.
* Bake 10-12 mins until golden.
* Cool & enjoy!
Health Benefits Spotlight:
* Almond Flour: Gluten-free, rich in healthy fats, fiber, protein & Vitamin E for stable blood sugar and antioxidant support.
* Tahini: Mineral powerhouse (calcium, magnesium) for bone health, plus healthy fats and anti-inflammatory compounds.
* Honey/Monk Fruit/Stevia: Choose raw honey for antioxidants or monk fruit/stevia for zero-calorie, blood sugar-friendly sweetness.
* Sesame Seeds: Packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, B vitamins, and antioxidants.
These cookies are a wonderful way to enjoy a sweet treat while nourishing your body! Perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.
