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Naturally sweet cookie with sesame-based fat
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Banana tahini cocoa cookie (32 g) has 138 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.9 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 7.5 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
A Banana tahini cocoa cookie brings together banana, sesame paste and cocoa in a thick, tender cookie. It is best thought of as a modern home-baking recipe rather than a traditional dish from one particular place. Banana lends natural sweetness and softness, while tahini makes the crumb richer and more substantial; cocoa gives it a deep, gently bitter note.
Enjoy one with coffee or tea as a snack or a small dessert. Tahini makes these cookies fairly energy-dense, though they also provide some fibre. For a lighter-feeling treat, pair a single cookie with unsweetened tea or coffee rather than serving it alongside other sweets.
Selected: 100 g
430
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
49.8g
· 18% DV
Protein
9.2g
· 18% DV
Fat
23.4g
· 30% DV
Fiber
7.6g
· 27% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 45% · Protein 8% · Fat 47%
Vitamins
B6
0.32mg · 19% DV
Biotin
4µg · 13% DV
B3
1.9mg · 12% DV
B1
0.12mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Copper
1mg · 111% DV
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Phosphorus
228mg · 33% DV
Magnesium
112mg · 27% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 430 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
7.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 142:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (142:1).
A banana tahini cocoa cookie tastes mildly sweet and chocolatey, with a toasted, nutty note from the tahini. Riper bananas make the fruit flavor more noticeable, while unsweetened cocoa gives the cookie a deeper, less sugary taste.
Banana tahini cocoa cookies can turn cakey when the dough contains too much banana or is mixed with excess flour. Measure the mashed banana rather than relying on the number of fruits, and mix just until the dry ingredients disappear.
Yes, peanut butter can replace tahini in a banana tahini cocoa cookie, but it gives the result a stronger peanut flavor. Use a smooth, pourable nut butter and expect the dough consistency to vary slightly by brand.
Line the baking tray with parchment paper before baking banana tahini cocoa cookies. Let them settle on the tray after baking, then lift them gently; moving the cookies while hot can make their soft centers break.
Yes, portion banana tahini cocoa cookie dough before freezing so individual cookies are easy to bake later. Freeze the portions on a tray first, then transfer them to an airtight container; bake from frozen with a little extra time.
Keep banana tahini cocoa cookies in an airtight container and eat them within a few days at room temperature. Their banana-rich, soft texture makes them more perishable than crisp cookies, so refrigerate them if you need to keep them longer.
Yes, chocolate chips work well in a banana tahini cocoa cookie and add pockets of sweetness. Fold them into the dough at the end so they stay evenly distributed; reduce any added sweetener if you want to avoid an overly sweet result.
For crispier banana tahini cocoa cookies, shape the dough into thinner rounds and bake until the edges are firm. They will crisp further as they cool, though banana keeps the centers softer than in a conventional crisp cookie.
Yes, many banana tahini cocoa cookie recipes do not need eggs because mashed banana helps bind the dough. If adapting a recipe that relies on eggs, replace them with a tested egg-free alternative rather than simply leaving them out.
A banana tahini cocoa cookie can work as a convenient pre-workout snack if you eat it early enough to feel comfortable. Tahini makes it relatively rich, so a smaller portion may suit you better shortly before exercise.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.