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These honey tahini oatmeal cookies are SO quick + easy to make. They use only 7 ingredients, like chocolate chips, vanilla, and walnuts. Healthy, gluten-free, and delicious!

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Looking for an easy cookie recipe that is both nutritious and delicious? These honey tahini oatmeal cookies check all those boxes!

While I’ll never say no to dessert, as a dietitian I often try to make healthier versions using simple ingredients.

These tahini oatmeal cookies use just 7 minimally processed ingredients, like tahini, rolled oats, and walnuts!

What’s more, these cookies are full of dietary fibre, healthy fats, and plant proteins, meaning they won’t spike your blood sugar quite as much as your standard cookie.

PS. You can definitely enjoy these as a yummy snack, not just dessert!

side angle of parchment lined baking dish with twelve tahini oatmeal cookies

What Is Tahini?

Tahini is a type of condiment from Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and North African cuisines. It’s made from toasted and ground hulled sesame seeds, giving it a delicious nutty flavour that’s similar in texture to a creamy nut butter.

Tahini is commonly used as part of a spread or dip, such as hummus!

If you enjoy tahini, you might like some of these recipes too:

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Ingredients You Need

These honey tahini oatmeal cookies are made with just 7 simple, healthy ingredients! All you need:

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How To Make Tahini Oatmeal Cookies

Start by preheating your oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Then, mix the tahini, honey, and vanilla in a bowl (wet ingredients). Set aside.

white bowl with tahini and honey mixture

Next, mix the rolled oats, chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, and sea salt in a large mixing bowl (dry ingredients).

large white bowl with rolled oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips

Combine the wet + dry ingredients into the large mixing bowl and mix until the ingredients start to stick together. If things aren’t sticking, add a touch more tahini!

Scoop a large spoonful of tahini oat mixture into your hands and form small, round cookies (about 12 total).

large white bowl with rolled oats, walnuts, chocolate chips mixed with tahini and honey

Place cookies onto the lined baking sheet, gently press them down with your hands, and transfer to the oven for 10 minutes. Keep an eye on them, making sure they don’t burn!

Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes. They will continue to solidify as they cool.

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How To Store Tahini Oatmeal Cookies

These tahini oatmeal cookies should be stored in an airtight container. You can keep them fresh at room temperature for about 2 weeks, although they do taste best in the first couple days (like most cookies)!

If you’d like, you can also freeze these cookies in a freezer-safe bag or container. They’ll stay fresh for a couple months.

parchment lined baking dish with tahini oatmeal cookies

Nutrition Benefits Of Ingredients

Tahini is a great source of:

  • heart-healthy unsaturated fats
  • plant-based protein
  • essential minerals like calcium, iron, and magnesium

Rolled oats are a great source of:

  • dietary fibre
  • plant-based protein
  • B-vitamins, like thiamin, folate, and pantothenic acid
  • essential minerals, like manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, iron, and zinc

Walnuts are a great source of:

  • heart-healthy unsaturated fats, including omega-3s (walnuts are the only nuts that contain significant amounts of ALA omega-3s)
  • plant-based protein
  • micronutrients like vitamin B6, vitamin E, folate, copper, phosphorus, and manganese
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Get the Recipe: Honey Tahini Oatmeal Cookies

These honey tahini oatmeal cookies are SO quick + easy to make. They use only 7 ingredients, like chocolate chips, vanilla, and walnuts. Healthy, gluten-free, and delicious!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cool: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup raw walnuts, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp chocolate chips, semi-sweet
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  • Start by preheating your oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Then, mix the tahini, honey, and vanilla extract in a bowl (wet ingredients). Set aside.
  • Next, mix the rolled oats, chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, and sea salt in a large mixing bowl (dry ingredients).
  • Combine the wet + dry ingredients into the large mixing bowl and mix until the ingredients start to stick together. If things aren't sticking, add a touch more tahini!
  • Scoop a large spoonful of tahini oat mixture into your hands and form small, round cookies (about 12 total). Place cookies onto the lined baking sheet and gently press them down with your hands (they won't spread out like traditional cookies).
  • Transfer baking sheet to the oven for 10 minutes. Keep an eye on them, making sure they don't burn! Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes. They will continue to solidify as they cool.

Notes

*These tahini oatmeal cookies should be stored in an airtight container. You can keep them fresh at room temperature for about 2 weeks, although they do taste best in the first few days (like most cookies)!
*You can also freeze these cookies in a freezer-safe bag or container. They’ll stay fresh for a couple months.

Nutrition

As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.

Do note that the nutrition info provided is an estimate and I cannot guarantee correctness of the displayed values. These numbers will differ depending on brands used, recipe modifications, and amount eaten. If you require specific nutrition information due to medical reasons, please consult with your dietitian or physician.

Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegetarian
Keyword: chocolate chips, honey, oats, tahini, vanilla, walnuts
Author: Carrie Walder

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