Tahini Bread: A Healthy Alternative to Regular Bread

In recent years, tahini bread has gained popularity, especially among those looking for a healthy alternative to traditional gluten-containing bread. What makes this bread unique is that it easily replaces traditional flour-based bread, requiring no flour at all. Tahini bread is rich in flavor, nutrition, and health benefits, making it an excellent choice for those who want to eat healthier, avoid gluten, yet still enjoy a rich and nutritious slice of bread.

Health Benefits of Tahini Bread

  1. Completely Gluten-Free
    Tahini bread is a perfect alternative for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. It contains no wheat flour or other common allergens.
  2. Rich in Protein and Healthy Fats
    Thanks to the healthy fats in tahini, this bread is an excellent source of omega-6 fatty acids, which support brain and heart health. Additionally, the eggs in the recipe add approximately 49 grams of quality protein per loaf, aiding in muscle building and fat reduction over time — all within only 634 calories.
  3. High in Essential Minerals
    Tahini is a good source of calcium, iron, and magnesium — essential minerals for bone health, skin vitality, and various metabolic functions.
  4. Low in Carbohydrates
    Tahini bread is one of the recommended recipes for those looking to reduce carbohydrate intake, especially for individuals following a ketogenic or low-carb diet.
  5. Easy to Digest
    Thanks to its simple, wholesome ingredients like tahini and eggs, tahini bread is easy to digest and doesn’t burden the digestive system like whole wheat bread might.

Let’s Get Started!

Easy and Perfect Gluten-Free Tahini Bread

מתכון לחם טחינה ללא גלוטן Gluten free tahini bread
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Prep Time 5 days
Cook Time 30 days
Total Time 32 days
Course Gluten Free
Cuisine Gluten Free
Servings 1 Loaf
Calories 95 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking pan English Cake
  • 1 Table Spoon
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 5 tablespoons Tahini
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Preferably Aluminium Free
  • 1 Handful raw pumpkin seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Choose high quality

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, tahini, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
  • Pour into the baking pan
  • Sprinkle the pumpkin seeds on top of the batter.
  • Bake at 170–200°C (340–390°F) for 30 minutes.
  • Check the bread with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the bread is ready. If not, bake for an additional 5–10 minutes until the toothpick comes out dry.
  • Let the bread cool before slicing.
  • Enjoy

Notes

Notes

Serving Suggestions

  • Perfect with natural spreads like avocado, almond butter, or low-fat cheeses.
  • Ideal as a base for toasted bread for breakfast or a healthy snack.

Health Upgrades

  • Add flaxseeds or chia seeds to increase fiber content and omega-3 fatty acids.

Storage Tips

  • Store in the refrigerator and consume within one week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SliceCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 1.5gProtein: 5gFat: 7.5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 58mgFiber: 0.4g
Keyword Gluten free
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