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Contains healthy fats from tahini and hazelnuts
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Homemade tahini hazelnut cookie (28 g) has 141 calories. That works out to 505 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.9 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 8.4 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 28 g
141
KCAL / 28G
Carbs
13.9g
· 5% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
8.4g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 39% · Protein 7% · Fat 54%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 141 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.43 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 59 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 28 g | 141 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 14 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 16 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 30 g | 152 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 202 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 56 g | 283 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 303 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 84 g | 424 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 505 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 120 g | 606 kcal |
Calculated from 505 calories per 100 g.
A homemade tahini hazelnut cookie is made by mixing tahini, flour, sweetener and chopped hazelnuts into a dough, then shaping and baking it. Stir the tahini well before measuring so its separated oil is evenly incorporated.
A homemade tahini hazelnut cookie often crumbles when the dough is too dry or the cookie is handled before it cools. Add flour gradually, stopping when the dough holds together when pressed, and let baked cookies firm up on the tray.
Yes, homemade tahini hazelnut cookies freeze well once fully cooled. Store them airtight with parchment between layers, then thaw at room temperature. You can also freeze shaped, unbaked dough and bake it later, allowing extra baking time if it goes into the oven frozen.
Store homemade tahini hazelnut cookies in an airtight container at room temperature after they have cooled completely. Moisture trapped in warm cookies softens them. If they lose their crisp texture, briefly warming them in the oven can help bring it back.
Yes, plain natural tahini works well in a homemade tahini hazelnut cookie. Stir it thoroughly first, since the oil often separates in the jar; using only the thick portion can make the dough unusually dry, while using mostly oil can make it greasy.
Yes, you can leave the hazelnuts out of a homemade tahini hazelnut cookie, though you will lose their crunch and toasted flavor. Chopped almonds, walnuts or pumpkin seeds can replace them; the result will have a different taste and texture.
Chilling homemade tahini hazelnut cookie dough is useful when it feels soft or sticky. A short rest in the refrigerator makes it easier to shape and can reduce spreading in the oven. Cover the dough so its surface does not dry out.
Homemade tahini hazelnut cookies can be tender in the middle and lightly crisp at the edges, depending on their thickness and baking time. They firm up as they cool, so take them out when the edges are set rather than waiting for the whole cookie to harden.
Homemade tahini hazelnut cookies provide unsaturated fats from tahini and hazelnuts, but they are still a sweet baked treat that may contain added sugar and refined flour. Those ingredients do not make them a substitute for a balanced meal.
Yes, homemade tahini hazelnut cookies can raise blood sugar because their flour and sweetener provide carbohydrates. Tahini and hazelnuts add fat and some fiber, but they do not make the cookies sugar-free; people managing diabetes should account for them in their eating plan.
Vitamins
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
Vitamin E
0.95mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.4µg · 5% DV
Folate
16.24µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Manganese
0.31mg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
57mg · 8% DV
Magnesium
26mg · 6% DV
Sodium
59mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
69mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A homemade tahini hazelnut cookie brings together tahini, chopped hazelnuts and a sweet flour-based dough. It is the sort of home-baked treat found in Turkish kitchens, where tahini is a familiar ingredient in both savoury dishes and sweets; recipes vary from household to household.
Expect a toasted, nutty flavour, with a lightly crisp outside and a tender or crumbly centre. In Turkey it is often served with tea, and it also makes a small sweet bite after a meal. Tahini and hazelnuts contribute fats, while the cookie is also carbohydrate-rich; it provides 505 kcal per 100 g. One medium cookie is about 28 g. For a less heavy snack, enjoy a single piece with unsweetened tea, or serve it alongside fresh fruit.
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.
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.43g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.63g
Omega 6:3 ratio 124.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (124.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.