Tahini Walnut Blondies
These chewy, nutty blondies are made with ripe bananas, tahini, and a mix of maple syrup and coconut sugar for natural sweetness. Walnuts add crunch, while sesame seeds give a toasty finish. They’re easy to make in one bowl and bake up into a soft, flavorful treat that keeps well for snacks or dessert.
Servings:
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas mashed (about 1 cup / 225 g)
- ¼ cup(s) tahini
- ¼ cup(s) plant-based milk (such as oat or soy)
- ¼ cup(s) walnuts chopped
- 1 tablespoon(s) sesame seeds
- ¼ cup(s) maple syrup
- ¼ cup(s) coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon(s) baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon(s) baking soda
- 1 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon(s) salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 340°F (170°C). Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the wet mixture: In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Whisk in the tahini, plant-based milk, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine: Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined (do not overmix). Stir in the walnuts.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top with sesame seeds. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are fine).
- Cool and slice: Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into 9 squares.
Notes
Storage: Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Nut-free option: Swap walnuts for pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
Texture tip: For fudgier blondies, underbake slightly and let cool fully before slicing.
Flavor boost: Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to the dry ingredients for warmth.
Gluten-free option: Replace the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose baking blend that contains xanthan gum (to help bind).
Nutrition
Serving: 1 blondie (recipe makes 9 blondies) | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg
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