Fudgy blondies with the rich flavor of tahini and melty chocolate chips in every bite. These Tahini Chocolate Chip Blondies will have you reaching for another … and another because they’re so ridiculously tasty. The flavor combination of nutty tahini + rich chocolate is truly one of my favorites and these gluten-free blondies are the perfect marriage of the two!

Tahini Chocolate Chip Blondie on a small white plate with melted chocolate chips.

Enjoy warm or chilled, these tahini blondies are delicious either way. I love ending lunch and/or dinner with a little sweet treat and these are my current favorite. The texture is soft and fudgy, melting into your mouth with each bite. And best yet, you’d never guess these blondies are gluten-free and dairy-free!

For another tahini-inspired sweet treat, check out this Tahini Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal. It’s delicious and hearty, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a healthy sweet treat.

Ingredients for making tahini chocolate chip blondies all in individual bowls

a small baking tray topped with 6 tahini chocolate chip blondies. The one in the center is on a spatula.

Ingredients in Tahini Chocolate Chip Blondies

Tahini – Consistency and flavor can vary with tahini brands so I always opt for Soom or Whole Foods brand. If you’re using another brand, just know that the tahini should be a little runny and have a lighter sesame taste to it.

Coconut Sugar – A natural sweetener that adds a subtle caramel-esc flavor to these blondies. Pairs well with the richness of tahini and chocolate.

Eggs – Add structure and stability to the blondies while baking. If you experiment with a vegan substitute please share your results down below!

Almond Flour – Make sure to use super-fine blanched almond flour for optimal texture. I love Bob’s Red Mill for it’s ultra-fine and light consistency.

Coconut Flour – A super absorbent gluten-free flour that gives a soft and crumbly texture. Once again, I love Bob’s Red Mill for coconut flour but use whichever brand you can find!

Chocolate Chips – I love using mini chocolate chips for these blondies to get bits of chocolate in every bite. You could also use regular milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or a chopped chocolate bar for chunks!

How to Make Chocolate Chip Tahini Blondies

Preheat the oven to 350F and line a 8”x8” pan with parchment paper.
To a large mixing bowl, whisk together tahini, coconut sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Stir in almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
Add mini chocolate chips and stir again – batter will be thick.
Spread dough in an even layer in the parchment-lined 8”x8” pan using a spatula or your hands. Top with extra mini chocolate chips.
Move to the oven and bake at 350F for 17 – 20 minutes (mine took 18) or until top and edges are nicely browned, edges are browned and pulled away from the sides. Make sure not to over bake so these will stay a fudgey consistency. Let cool for 2 hours before cutting into 9 or 12 squares. Enjoy!

Top down close up of tahini chocolate chip blondies with mini melted chocolate chips on a small baking tray.

What is the difference between a brownie and a blondie?

Two of my favorite desserts, I’ll never say no to a brownie or a blondie. Now what confuses most people is the simple difference between the two. While brownies are more traditional, I think blondies are the fun and more versatile alternative.

Brownies are known for their rich, chocolate flavor that comes from both cocoa powder and melted chocolate in the batter. Blondies, on the other hand, have a similar base to brownies, simply without cocoa and chocolate. Think of them as the “blonde” version, with more of a sweet vanilla flavor than the rich chocolate flavor.

Why I love blondies so much is because they’re super versatile. Because the base is a simple sweet vanilla batter, you can get extra creative with what you add in. I’ve made blondies with nearly every type of nut butter, chocolate chips, candies, dried fruit, fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, etc – anything works with them!

What is Tahini?

Besides being one of my favorite foods ever … tahini is simply ground sesame seeds. It’s super creamy, light, and has a wonderfully nutty/seedy taste to it. It’s most commonly found in savory dishes (think hummus) but in recent years has taken off as a delicious option for sweet creations too.

As for flavor comparison, it’s much more subtle than peanut butter or almond butter which is why it’s perfect for these chocolate chip blondies. Adds a slightly nutty flavor without overtaking the entire flavor profile!

I have a bunch of tahini-based recipes on the blog because it’s truly one of my favorite spreads! The consistency varies between brands though so I always recommend Soom or the Whole Foods brand for these recipes. Other popular brands to consider include Kevala and Pepperwood Organics.

Tips for Making Chocolate Chip Blondies

Now, these gluten-free blondies are extremely simple to make but I do have a few notes to share. Because they are gluten-free, you want to be careful with measuring out the coconut flour in this recipe specifically. Coconut flour can be super absorbent which is great until you add too much and get super dry and dense sweets because of it.

I suggest spooning the coconut flour into the measuring cup and not packing it in – coconut flour can really compress down leading to over-measuring.

On that same note, to keep the ultra fudgy texture of these chocolate chip blondies … don’t over-bake them!! Even if they look soft and gooey, that’s what we want. Otherwise even a few extra minutes could make them dry and crumbly.

The final note is to let the blondies rest after baking. I *know* how tempting it is to dive right in and you certainly can do that! It’s just that the fudgy texture will be a straight ooey, gooey mess while warm from baking. When you let them chill and set for the suggested 2 hours post-baking, it allows the fudgy blondie texture to bind and hold shape when you then cut them into bars.

Healthy Blondies Recipes

For more of my favorite blondies recipes made with better-for-you ingredients, check out the blog posts below.

Gluten Free Funfetti Blondies – A soft and fudgy vanilla brownie with rainbow sprinkles in every bite! A sweet and creamy vanilla frosting takes these funfetti blondies to a whole new level.

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blondies – Fudgy peanut blondies with melty chocolate peanut butter cups studded throughout. The soft and chewy blondie texture paired with the classic peanut butter + chocolate combination might make these an all-time favorite of mine!

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