Sesame Cookies
These Sesame Cookies are gluten and refined sugar free and made with only 6 simple ingredients. They’re rich, chocolatey and easy to make, they're perfect for healthy snacking throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 1½ tsp ground flax seeds
- 50 g almond flour (½ cup)
- 25 g cacao powder (¼ cup)
- 3 tbsp sesame seeds
- Pinch sea salt optional
- 60 ml tahini (¼ cup)
- 2½ tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (170C fan oven) or 375F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Add the ground flax seeds to a small bowl and add 1 tbsp of water. Mix to combine and then set aside.
- Add the almond flour, cacao powder, 1 tbsp of the sesame seeds and a pinch of sea salt (if using) to a medium bowl. Mix to combine. Add the tahini, maple syrup and the soaked flax seeds. Mix until a thick cookie dough forms.
- Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and roll into balls. Flatten each ball into a cookie shape. Dip both sides of each cookie in the remaining sesame seeds so they are evenly coated.
- Place on the prepared baking tray. Bake for 8 minutes.
- Leave to cool on the tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Although I think they are there very best for the first day or two.
- These cookies have a deep chocolate flavour and aren't overly sweet. If you have a sweeter tooth, add a little more maple syrup or honey.
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 4.1gProtein: 5.2gFat: 10.6gSaturated Fat: 1.4gFiber: 4g
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