Description
These Salted Tahini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a perfect balance of salty and sweet, featuring wholesome ingredients like oats, almond flour, and tahini. With a rich, chewy texture and natural sweetness from maple syrup, these cookies are a healthier alternative to traditional treats. Gluten-free and easy to make, they are ready in under 30 minutes for the ultimate indulgence without the guilt. A sprinkle of sea salt brings out the delicious contrast in flavor. Perfect for anyone craving a healthier dessert that still satisfies sweet tooth cravings!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup chocolate chunks
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix tahini, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined (dough will be wet).
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and chunks.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of sea salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and the center remains soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 2 tbsp water).
- If you don’t have tahini, substitute with almond butter, peanut butter, or cashew butter for a similar texture.
- For extra texture and flavor, you can add dried fruit, nuts, or seeds as mix-ins.
- You can also switch the chocolate chips to white chocolate or milk chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
