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Provides sesame-derived unsaturated fats and minerals
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Homemade Tahini Molasses Cookie (30 g) has 98 calories. That works out to 325 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
98
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 0% · Fat 100%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 1.02 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 63 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
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) | 30 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 49 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 22 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 45 g | 146 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 60 g | 195 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 195 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 75 g | 244 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 90 g | 293 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 325 kcal |
Calculated from 325 calories per 100 g.
Homemade tahini molasses cookies are made by mixing tahini and molasses with flour and the other ingredients in a recipe, shaping the dough, and baking it. Stir the tahini before measuring, since its oil can separate in the jar.
Homemade tahini molasses cookies traditionally use grape molasses, called pekmez in Turkish, rather than the strong cane molasses common in some English-language recipes. Grape molasses gives the cookies a familiar fruity sweetness; other varieties change the flavor.
Homemade tahini molasses cookies can crumble when the dough has too much flour, is not mixed enough to hold together, or the cookies are overbaked. Mix just until the dough comes together and let the cookies cool before moving them.
Yes, homemade tahini molasses cookies can be made without butter because tahini supplies fat and richness in many recipes. Follow a recipe designed for tahini rather than simply removing butter from a standard cookie recipe, which can leave the dough dry.
You can use blackstrap molasses in homemade tahini molasses cookies, but it is much darker, less sweet, and more bitter than Turkish grape molasses. The result will taste stronger, so it is not a direct flavor-for-flavor substitute.
To keep homemade tahini molasses cookies soft, take them out when the edges are set but the centers still feel slightly tender. Let them cool on the baking sheet, then store them in an airtight container once completely cool.
Yes, homemade tahini molasses cookie dough freezes well when portioned and sealed in a freezer-safe container or bag. Thaw it before baking for more even results, or bake portions from frozen and allow extra time for them to cook through.
Small cracks on homemade tahini molasses cookies are common as the dough expands and sets in the oven. They do not usually mean the cookies have failed; very deep cracks can point to dough that is dry or has been handled too much.
Yes, chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate work well in homemade tahini molasses cookies. Their bitterness complements the sweetness of grape molasses and the toasted flavor of tahini; fold the chocolate into the dough after mixing it.
Homemade tahini molasses cookies pair well with black tea, coffee, or a glass of milk. Their rich sesame flavor makes them satisfying on their own, so a simple drink is often a better match than another strongly flavored dessert.
Vitamins
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Biotin
1.56µg · 5% DV
Folate
16.2µg · 4% DV
B3
0.63mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.19mg · 21% DV
Manganese
0.34mg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
77mg · 11% DV
Selenium
5.52µg · 10% DV
Sodium
63mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
93mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A homemade tahini molasses cookie brings together tahini—ground sesame paste—and molasses in a baked dough. It is a familiar kind of home-baked sweet in Turkey, where tahini and grape molasses are also often enjoyed together on their own. Recipes vary, but the pairing gives the cookie its distinctive balance of toasted sesame flavour and deep, fruity sweetness.
The texture can be lightly crisp at the edges and tender inside. In Turkey, these cookies are commonly served with tea or offered to guests; elsewhere, they work well as a small afternoon treat alongside coffee or tea. Tahini contributes sesame-derived unsaturated fats and minerals, while the molasses makes this a sweet bake. Serve a modest piece, or pair it with plain tea to let its rich flavour shine.
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.
Low
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
✓ 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
1.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.46g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.97g
Omega 6:3 ratio 72:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (72:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.