4-Ingredient Tahini Protein Shortbread Cookies (Sugar Free)
Prep Time5mins
Cook Time10mins
Total Time15mins
Servings: 102½” wide cookies
Calories: 128kcal
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Easy and delicious Tahini Protein Shortbread Cookies made with just 4 ingredients! These sesame tahini cookies are packed with protein and healthy fats, and are gluten-free, sugar-free, low carb, Paleo and Vegan too!
Ingredients
½cupTahini (Sesame Paste), 128g
⅔cupCashew Flour, or Almond Flour
¼cupVanilla Protein Powder, 22g, ⅔ scoop
⅛tspBaking Soda
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and like a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients: cashew flour, protein powder and aking soda.
Add tahini paste and mix until uniform.
Scoop about 1-2 Tbsp mixture, roll into balls and flatten and shape using hands. Cookies should be about ¾” thick.
Place on baking sheet and repeat with remaining dough, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie. Optionally, sprinkle on sesame seeds.
Bake for 10 minutes. Edges should be slightly browned.
Let rest for about 5 minutes to firm up. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure you flatten or shape the cookies; they will puff up, but not spread when baking.
Nutritional value is calculated using cashew flour and protein powder recommended below.
Storage:
Cool cookies completely before storing.
Room temperature: 2 days in an airtight container.
Fridge: 4-5 days, in an airtight container.
Freezer: 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or out at room temperature before eating.