A pop of tahini gives these vegan brownies a unique, addictive flavor! They are so dense and chewy that you’d never know they’re a superfood-packed, healthy and paleo friendly dessert for only 107 calories!
Welllll hellOOOO there peeps!
It’s been awhile! Didya miss me while I was running around the beaches of Mexico? Didya? Didya?
Please say yes….because I basically sat on the beach all day and cried because I just missed all my internet BFFS (Yes, YOU!) ALL. DAY. LONG.
But, I also may have just had one too many Pina coladas which resulted in uncontrollable emotions. You’ll never know the truth.
Either way. I AM BACK.
Ohmigosh you guys. Mexico was AMAZING. WELLLLL…once we got there, that is.
You may have saw on Instagram that we got to the airport….andddd found out our flight was cancelled. With no email notice. No nothing. It even took as AGES to get the airline to give us our money back, and they told us they could get us another flight out on SATURDAY. Ummm, we planned to leave on MONDAY. WHAT? BUT, then we found a last minute flight out that evening at midnight. Which means we had to kill 9 hours at the airport. That was fun. NOT.
ANYWAY. Unfortunately, we had pretty bad weather for the whole trip. Not rainy, but just 67-70 degrees and cloudy. Which is obviously still nice, but not when you go to Mexico. I didn’t get a tan, I had to wear a jacket all the time, and it was too cold to go snorkeling. WAH.
But, I sound really lame complaining about going on vacation. It was still AMAZING to get away, unplug, and just spend time with Mr. FFF. Definitely want our relationship ordered! We got to do some cool things like see the Mayan ruins, go to Cozumel for the Carnival festival (we rented a scooter and drove around the island all day!) we got to go jet-skiing (OMG SO FUN!) and I entered a guacamole making contest. Which I came in 4th. I’m still bitter.
OH, and I got little fish to eat dead skin off my feet! Which felt SO weird, but good!
Lastly, we obviously ate some AWESOME food and drank MANY pina coladas.
That’s a lie. I didn’t drink pina coladas. My drank of choice was called a “Miami Vice.” It’s Strawberry Daquiri on top and Pina Colada on the bottom. HOLY GOODNESS GUYS. LIKE WHOA. So delish.
But, you’re probably sitting there, wrapped up in eleventy billion fuzzy blankets, in the middle of a snowstorm and going “mmmmkay Taylor, you had a lovely time living it up in the sun. We get it. Now, quite rubbing it in and talk about how I can get these brownies from the picture –> my face already.”
You mean I have to talk about fudgy, chocolaty brownies that are SO rich and chewy….and secretly GOOD for you and packed with super-secret-ninja SUPERFOODS?
I mean, don’t twist my arm or anything.
But, like, whoa guys. I’m trying to think about where to begin with this unassuming little nutrition-power-packed square of chocolate berryliciousness. Should I talk about the rich, dark chocolate that mishmashes together with this crazy-amazing combination of bright, fruity berries, sweet banana and this TOTALLY unexpected POW of nutty tahini?
That paragraph is everything that I love about these brownies summed up in 25 words (I counted.) They’re this sort of odd flavor combination that you dream up in your brownie-loving brain and wonder if it’s going to be delicious. Then, you make them happen in your real life world and you take a bite….and the flavor combination intrigues your taste buds so MUCH that you just keep munchin’…munchin’….munchin’…
WHOOPS. Whole pan gone. <– Totally addicting. These brownies are SO THAT.
But. I have to be totally 100% honest with you about what these brownies were pre-berry and tahini.
Let me just tell you somethin’:
Some of my biggest recipe fails happen when I am trying to make things TOO healthy.
Like when these brownies started out as CAULIFLOWER BROWNIES. No jokes. No lies. That insane-person-that-lives-inside-my-head was DETERMINED to replace ALL the butter and oil in brownies for cauliflower and have them be SOOOOO fudgy, rich and chewy that NO ONE WOULD EVER BE ABLE TO TELL.
Oh wait. Just kidding.
EVERYONE COULD TELL.
Which is why there are no things that are vegetables in these brownies. Fruit it majorly acceptable in dessert. But, cauliflower?
It is not.
Don’t worry I pinky promise to never EVER try to put cauliflower into your desserts ever again. I love me some cauliflower rice and cauliflower Alfredo, but the line MUST BE DRAWN.
In other, and more delicious news: just in case you didn’t remember, it’s Valentine’s Day this weekend. And methinks that special person in your real-life-world would SRSLY enjoy a pan of the dense, chewy, chocolatey GOODS.
And, if you’re the only special person in your life?
Then, you don’t even have to share.
You win.
Vegan Brownies with Berries and Tahini {Paleo}
A pop of tahini gives these vegan brownies a unique, addictive flavor! They are so dense and chewy that you'd never know they're a superfood-packed, healthy and paleo friendly dessert for only 107 calories!
Ingredients
- 2/3 Cup Tahini
- 1/2 Cup + 2 Tbsp Mixed Berry and Banana Baby food
- 1/2 Cup Coconut sugar packed
- 1/2 Tbsp Raw vanilla extract
- 1/2 Tbsp Raw apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp Coconut flour 15g
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 Cup Goji berries
- 1/4 Cup Dried blueberries roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line the bottom of an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper, rubbing the sides generously with coconut oil or coconut oil spray.
- In a large bowl, beat together the tahini and baby food with an electric mixer, until creamy and combined.
- Add in the coconut sugar, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar and beat again until well mixed.
- Add the cocoa powder, coconut flour, baking soda and salt into the bowl and stir until well mixed, scraping down the sides to make sure all of the powder/flour gets in. Stir in the goji berries and blueberries.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly. Let stand for 5 minutes so that the coconut flour can begin to absorb the moisture.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, and the brownie has risen slightly, about 30 minutes. Let cool on the counter for 30 minutes, and then transfer to the refrigerator to let cool COMPLETELY.
- Slice and DEVOUR!
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WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS PER SERVING: SMARTPOINTS: 4 POINTS+: 3. OLD POINTS: 2
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Puja Darshan says
February 12, 2016 at 4:06 amWelcome back Taylor, hope you enjoyed your trip.
And the Brownies are looking fabulous! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
February 12, 2016 at 6:09 amI sure did! Thank you for the brownie love Puja! 😀
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
February 12, 2016 at 4:32 amSounds like you had such a fun trip! I loved seeing your instagram pics! And these brownies look SO good! Such a great idea to add tahini! I could totally devour all of this deliciousness right about now!
Taylor Kiser says
February 12, 2016 at 6:09 amThank you Gayle – it was a total blast! 🙂 I wish I could send you a few brownies! Happy weekend!!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
February 12, 2016 at 4:33 amI am so glad you had a good time (once you got there.) And I am so glad that you came to your senses about the cauliflower. Only you Taylor! ha ha. This is a much better combo.
Taylor Kiser says
February 12, 2016 at 6:09 amHahaha! YES @ only me. You know me WAY too well 😉 Thanks lady!
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
February 12, 2016 at 4:41 amTahini in brownies??? Yup – my mind is blown! Hey – these brownies would definitely come in at first place in a healthy brownie contest! I saw your IG of your cancelled flight and I’ glad y’all finally made it down – even though it was cloudy – sounds like y’all made the most of it and have I told you – y’all are the cutest together!
Happy V-day weekend, friend!
Taylor Kiser says
February 12, 2016 at 6:09 amYou are so sweet! Thank you so much..I’m pretty luck to have Mr. FFF 😉 And thanks for the brownie love….I’m totally sending you tahini brownie thoughts!
lindsay Cotter says
February 12, 2016 at 5:04 amI need miami vice now. Did you bring me one? and welcome home! and welcome back baking! no cauliflower please haha. although ‘d eat it
Taylor Kiser says
February 12, 2016 at 6:08 amHahaha you totally would eat it 😉 And I may have brought one back for you…but then I drank it yesterday. HA!
Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says
February 12, 2016 at 6:00 amim glad you didn’t put cauliflower in these brownies! Vegatables don’t deserve to be in dessert! But fruit and super foods do! These brownies look heavenly!
Taylor Kiser says
February 12, 2016 at 6:08 amYou are SO right on no veggies in dessert, I learned my lesson!! Thanks girlfriend!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
February 12, 2016 at 7:36 amYour trip sounds amazing and I want to eat the whole pan of these brownies!!
Taylor Kiser says
February 12, 2016 at 6:52 pmTotally acceptable 😉 Thanks friend!
Naomi says
February 12, 2016 at 8:28 amThese looks so good! Glad your flight worked out.
Taylor Kiser says
February 12, 2016 at 6:52 pmUs too 😉 Thanks Naomi!
Matt says
February 12, 2016 at 8:38 amI’m glad your trip worked out, I’m so jealous! These look awesome, love the flavors.
Taylor Kiser says
February 12, 2016 at 6:52 pmThanks Matt!!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
February 12, 2016 at 8:46 amTaylor, I’m so glad you had a great vacation! You are the cutest!! So fun and well deserved!!! These brownies are the BOMB! WOW! love them and I love that you added tahini!!!
Taylor Kiser says
February 12, 2016 at 6:52 pmThank you Alice! I have been obsessing over tahini lately, it’s just so good!
Crystal Escobar says
February 12, 2016 at 12:25 pmWow this looks amazing! I cannot wait for your next cookbook!!
Taylor Kiser says
February 12, 2016 at 6:51 pmThanks Crystal….maybe one day :)!
Kristi says
February 12, 2016 at 2:06 pmI missed you so much! Glad to have you back! I was elated to go to my e-mail in box today and see a little pop up that said “2 new , food faith fitness” YES!!!! Wait, that sounds really selfish. I know you needed a break, sorry.
I loved the little fish nibbling at your toes! some times the minnows in are creek do that to me. So tickly!
Call me weird but I think that cauliflower sounds good in brownies! ( don’t tell my family) I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you. 🙁 I always wished veggies could be made into dessert. But don’t worry the recipe you have looks fabulously good!
Taylor Kiser says
February 12, 2016 at 6:51 pmOMG you literally just made my WHOLE weekend with your ADORABLE COMMENT. Seriously! I’m not even mad at you for being selfish 😉 Haha kidding! I wouldn’t be mad even if you weren’t the cutest commenter ever!
It is SO tickly right?! But in the weirdest, coolest way ever! I could sit there with fish feet all day thing!
I wish I could tell you that the cauli brownies were good. But, people literally spat them out. It was just not happy haha! But I am so glad you approve of these! Happy weekend!
Lauren Gaskill says
February 12, 2016 at 3:26 pmWhat a fun trip! So glad you could get some R&R and glad to see you back, too! And these brownies … I want them all!
Taylor Kiser says
February 12, 2016 at 6:46 pmThank you! It was nice to get away, but I am totally happy to be back to real life!
Dana says
February 12, 2016 at 4:12 pmHello,
I had two questions: my first question, is there anyway I could mash my own berries and bananas in place of the “baby food”. I only ask for money purposes. Also, do you know where I can find unsweetened dried blueberries? I haven’t been able to find them ANYWHERE. I would love to try these brownies. Thank you!
Dana
Taylor Kiser says
February 12, 2016 at 6:45 pmHi Dana!
First answer: I REALLY can’t tell you for sure if that will work, as the recipe was never developed or tested that way. However, my gut is that it will not work as baby food is quite fluid and mashed bananas are not. I will say that my baby food cost me less than 1$…which is cheaper than buying blueberries 🙂
2nd: I find mine in the bulk section at a store called Winco. But, I believe they are only on the west coast, and I am not sure where you live. Have you tried somewhere like Whole Foods?
Hope that helps!
Michele @ TwoRaspberries says
February 12, 2016 at 8:36 pm9 hours at the airport! I would have went crazyyyyy !!! Lol that totally sucks about the flight being cancelled! But atleast it’s looks like it was fun once you got there the fish thing is crazy! I think my totally ticklish feet woulda freaked out hahaha 😉
These brownies though omgeeee vegan and looks like stick to the roof of your mouth Y U M!
Tahini in here too I have never tried that in baked goods before but now I totally want to make these asap!
Taylor Kiser says
February 13, 2016 at 3:32 pmLol, I basically DID go crazy. There may have been some cocktails to keep me busy 😉
The fish thing was so cool! I bet you would have loved it 🙂
YES, they are totally stick to your mouth brownies which, in my opinion, is the best kind! You MUST try baking with tahini girl, it’s SO freaking good!
Thanks so much and happy weekend!
Muna Kenny says
February 13, 2016 at 6:54 amWelcome back beautiful! I’m happy that you enjoyed the trip, and these brownies look so tempting 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
February 13, 2016 at 3:31 pmThank you so much for the brownie love and warm welcome back! 🙂
Julianne@ Beyond Frosting says
February 13, 2016 at 10:05 amSound like you had a great trip despite the weather! Good for you for unplugging a bit!
Taylor Kiser says
February 13, 2016 at 3:31 pmWe sure did! It was so nice to just get away! Thanks lady!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
February 13, 2016 at 5:56 pmSounds like a super fun trip (even if you didn’t get to tan much). I’m so loving these brownies, especially the tahini, I’ve been obsessed with it lately, so good!!
Taylor Kiser says
February 14, 2016 at 2:52 pmIt totally was! And, I’m not a big “tanner” anyway – I get bored!
Isn’t Tahini SO magical?! I am obsessing too! Thanks girl!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
February 14, 2016 at 9:20 pmOk so I swore I commented on this because when I saw it on Insta I was like “GAAAAAH that is amazzzzzzze” but apparently I didn’t. #mombrain. Cauliflower always seems like it would work in anything – it’s so versatile. But then when you’re like “hmmmm this tastes super funky” it’s really disheartening. But you found a way to nail it, sans the cauli. Not surprised at all. You are the tahini queen – yup I’ve dubbed it. Someday your queen-like status will afford you a private jet so you can go on vaca and not worry about STUPID flight cancellations!
Taylor Kiser says
February 15, 2016 at 5:55 amHaha @ #mombrain! One day I will understand that!
YES. That is exactly how it tasted…FUNKY. Sometimes, cauliflower just can’t solve the world problems.
Man I can’t wait for my Tahini queen status to make me that BALLAH. But thanks friend! 😉
Georgie @ Healthy Pears says
February 16, 2016 at 10:14 amYes! so glad I stumbled across this! I’ve been trying to find recipes that have tahini in it that isn’t just hummus! Thanks!
Taylor Kiser says
February 16, 2016 at 2:33 pmYou’ll find a few here, I am totally OBSESSED with tahini! 🙂 Hope you love them if you try them Georgie! 😀
Crystal says
February 19, 2016 at 7:07 pmWelcome home Taylor. Even though your vacation got off to a rocky start, it sounds like it ended up being fun in spite of the weather. Thanks for the recipe!!
Taylor Kiser says
February 20, 2016 at 3:53 pmIt sure was! And just nice to get away! Thanks Crystal!
C. Marie says
March 9, 2016 at 2:33 pmI love trying unique recipes, and this one is a hit, Taylor!
I subbed strawberry and banana yogurt for the baby food, and mixed in pieces of dried pineapples and apricots.
After these tasty results, you can be sure I’ll use tahini in my baking again!
Taylor Kiser says
March 9, 2016 at 2:35 pmI love the changes you made, they sound delicious! I am so glad you enjoyed them and thanks for letting me know!