Chocolate Tahini Spread (Nut-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)

This healthy chocolate tahini spread is irresistible, velvety and delicious! This mouth-watering, nut-free, refined sugar-free chocolate spread is quick and easy to make with just FOUR ingredients!

Best Healthy Chocolate Tahini Spread (Nut-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)

Do you love chocolate? 

How about a tasty dark chocolate spread? I am a huge fan of chocolate and if you are too – keep reading this post! 

I love chocolate spreads and have enjoyed a range of store-bought chocolate spreads since childhood… but have you seen the amount of sugar in those jars?... 

I have been on a mission to make a unique and rich chocolate spread that makes me drool! And at the same time is healthy – without all those preservatives and refined sugar! ... Which is why I am so excited to share this recipe with you!

This is my go-to recipe for chocolate spread - a healthy alternative to Nutella! I call this tahini-tella!

This chocolate spread is made without nuts and has no refined sugar! I love using this spread on my pizzelles, waffles and pancakes! You can even enjoy a spoon of it for that chocolate fix!

What is Tahini-tella and what does it taste like?

Tahini-tella is a rich, smooth chocolate spread made with tahini (sesame seed paste/butter), raw cacao powder, milk and refined sugar-free maple syrup.  

This chocolate spread tastes sweet, chocolatey and rich with a hint of sesame flavour.

Why You'll Love this Chocolate tahini spread

1. Delicious and unique – the unique and rich flavour of this spread will make you wonder why you ever bought those sugary ones from the store!
2. So quick and easy to make – you can easily whip a batch of this chocolate spread within five minutes! All you need to do is mix the ingredients together!
3. Only FOUR ingredients – all you need is FOUR ingredients to make an irresistible batch of rich, velvety chocolate spread!
4. Healthy – this recipe is SO much healthier than chocolate spread you will buy from the store – with no refined sugar, no preservatives or colouring – plus the added benefits the fresh ingredients used in this recipe, including raw cacao powder and tahini. 
5. No hassle, just one bowl – this recipe can be made effortlessly, all you need is one bowl to mix the ingredients! That’s it! You don’t need a food processor or oven in this recipe!
6. Easy to store and keep – all you need to do is transfer into an airtight jar or container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days!

Notes about Recipe Ingredients

• Tahini: tahini is a paste made from toasted and ground sesame seeds, contributing to the sesame notes in this chocolate spread. I recommend using tahini for its delicious, unique flavour. Plus, tahini is rich in antioxidants and nutrients including protein, copper and fibre.  
• Cacao powder: I recommend using organic raw cacao powder, for a rich, deep chocolate taste. Cacao powder is a healthier alternative to cocoa powder – raw cacao powder is made from unroasted fermented beans and is processed at a lower temperature (than cocoa powder). This results in richer, slightly bitter notes (resembling dark chocolate), whilst keeping more of its nutritional value. Cacao powder has many benefits including being a source of protein, magnesium, copper, zinc and antioxidants. You can substitute cocoa powder for cacao powder however I highly recommend using cacao powder for its richer taste and nutritional value.
• Maple syrup: this is used to sweeten the chocolate spread and also contributes to its velvety, smooth and fudgy texture. Maple syrup also adds a nice depth of flavour. Use 100% pure Grade A maple syrup (with no added sugar). 
• Milk: I recommend using semi-skimmed (2%) milk for the best taste. You can use dairy or non-dairy milk, depending on preferences and dietary requirements.

How to make this Chocolate Tahini Spread

1. Mix the wet ingredients together. Start by adding the tahini, milk and maple syrup into a medium bowl and using a spoon, mix together until combined. 
2. Sift in the cacao powder. Using a sieve, sift the cacao powder into the wet ingredients.
3. Mix and fold. Using a spoon and silicone spatula, gently mix the cacao powder into the wet ingredients for a few minutes until combined. Use the silicone spatula to scrape and fold the cacao powder into the wet ingredients, including cacao powder from the sides of the bowl.
4. Serve and enjoy. Once fully mixed you will get a smooth, creamy chocolate spread (as image 4) which you can serve and enjoy!

Tips for making the Best Tahini Chocolate Spread 

• Tahini: stir the tahini before using and make sure it is runny before measuring. When measuring the tahini, pour into the cup measure. Tahini is typically runny however can often be solid towards the bottom of the container – this recipe calls for runny tahini.
• Sift the cacao powder: it is important to sift the cacao powder into the wet ingredients – this prevents any lumps and helps make a smooth, velvety chocolate spread
• Maple syrup: adjust sweetness according to preference. For a sweeter chocolate spread add another ½ tablespoon maple syrup and stir to combine.
• Use a silicone/rubber spatula to mix ingredients: I highly recommend using a silicone or rubber spatula with the spoon to mix the cacao powder with the wet ingredients. This is because the cacao powder can often stick to the sides of the bowl and can be left unmixed. The silicone or rubber spatula helps you scrape off any powder from the sides of the bowls to fully incorporate the cacao powder into the wet ingredients, giving you a smooth and creamy chocolate spread. If you notice some cacao powder on the sides of the bowl, use your spatula to spread the wet ingredients over the sides of the bowl – this will help the ingredients fully mix together. 
• Mix slowly after sifting in the cacao powder: this will help the cacao powder from messing your worktop!

Storage Tips

• You can store the chocolate spread in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
• Use a spatula to transfer the chocolate spread into an airtight container (a spatula will help you transfer every single bit of chocolate spread into that container).

Related

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Chocolate Tahini Spread (Nut-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)

Sonia

This healthy chocolate tahini spread is irresistible, velvety and delicious! This mouth-watering, nut-free, refined sugar-free chocolate spread is quick and easy to make with just FOUR ingredients!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Dips, DIY, Spreads

Cuisine western

Servings 2 people

Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ ⅓ cup Tahini (runny)
• ▢ 2 tablespoon Milk
• ▢ 3 ½ tablespoon Maple syrup Grade A, refined sugar-free (use 4 tablespoon for a sweeter spread with a runnier consistency)
• ▢ 3 tablespoon Cacao powder

Instructions

 

• Mix the tahini, milk and maple syrup in a medium bowl, until combined.
• Using a sieve, sift the cacao powder into the wet ingredients, then using a silicone or rubber spatula (and spoon), gently mix the cacao powder into the wet ingredients for a few minutes, until combined.
• Use the silicone spatula to scrape and fold the cacao powder into the wet ingredients, including cacao powder from the sides of the bowl (see Notes).
• Once fully mixed you will get a smooth, creamy chocolate spread, which you can serve and enjoy or store in the fridge for later!

Notes

1. Tahini – stir the tahini before using and make sure it is runny before measuring. When measuring the tahini, pour into the cup measure.
2. Sift the cacao powder – this prevents any lumps and helps make a smooth, velvety chocolate spread.
3. Maple syrup - adjust sweetness according to preference, for a sweeter spread add another ½ tablespoon maple syrup and stir to combine.
4. Use a silicone/rubber spatula to mix ingredients – I highly recommend using a silicone or rubber spatula to mix the cacao powder with the wet ingredients. This is because the cacao powder can often stick to the sides of the bowl and can be left unmixed. The silicone or rubber spatula will help you scrape off any cacao powder from the sides of the bowls to fully incorporate the cacao powder into the wet ingredients, giving you a smooth and creamy chocolate spread. If you notice some cacao powder on the sides of the bowl, use your spatula to spread the wet ingredients over the sides of the bowl – this will help the ingredients fully mix together.
5. Mix slowly after sifting in the cacao powder – this will help the cacao powder from messing your worktop!
6. Storage – you can store the chocolate spread in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 9gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 319mgFiber: 5gVitamin A: 42IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 84mgFolate: 42µgIron: 3mgZinc: 2mg

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