Nutty Tahini with Biscuit Flavor

If you love creamy spreads and biscuits, this one’s for you! You know I’m a big fan of homemade versions-they’re cheaper, way more healthy – making it at home gives you full control over the ingredients, so you can enjoy every spoonful guilt-free.

Why You’ll Love It

• Ideal for breakfast or snacks recipes, or straight out of the spoon.
• No refined sugar, just a touch of honey and coconut sugar.
• Use as a spread, in desserts, or stirred into yogurt.
• Keeps up to 6 months in the fridge.
• Better than store-bought nut butter… and definitely cheaper. 

The Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup almonds or hazelnuts (or a mix of both)
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar
• ½ tsp ginger
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 3 tbsp honey
  

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
2. Roast the almonds and/or hazelnuts in the oven, then allow them to cool completely.
3. Once cooled, add the sunflower seeds to the nuts and blend them together until roughly combined.
4. Add the cinnamon, ginger, coconut sugar, nutmeg, and honey. Blend again until smooth and creamy.
5. Transfer the nutty tahini to a jar and store it in the fridge. It will keep for up to 6 months.

Tips: Always roast the nuts for extra flavor and let them cool completely before blending. Blend inbatches if needed for a smooth texture, and adjust the sweetness to taste. Add a teaspoon of neutral oil if it’s too thick, or tweak the spices with cardamom or chili for a fun twist. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 6 months.

Serving Suggestions

• Spread on toast or rice cakes with some fruit like peach, banana or strrawberries.
• Swirl into oatmeal or smoothie bowls for extra flavor – my favoriute. 
• Use as a base for energy balls or healthy desserts.
• Stir into yogurt.

Swaps

• Nuts: use cashews or pecans instead of almonds/hazelnuts.
• Sweetener: replace honey with maple syrup or agave for a vegan version.
• Spices: add cardamom or allspice for a different flavor twist.

Nutrition

Per 2 tbsp, approx. Calories: 180 kcal | Protein: 5 g | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Fat: 15 g | Fiber: 2 g

Dietary Info

Gluten-free | Dairy-free | Naturally sweetened