How to Use Tahini Everyday

Think tahini is just for hummus? Think again! This silky-smooth sesame paste is basically the MVP of the pantry. It's nutty flavor and creamy texture is versatile enough to work its way into every single meal of the day.

Whether you’re a longtime tahini-lover or just curious, we’ve got easy tahini recipe ideas to help you use tahini every day, not to mention a whole recipe library with hundreds of ideas!

Breakfast

1. Tahini Drizzle on Toast: Swap the peanut butter for tahini and top your toast with sliced banana, cinnamon, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

2. Oatmeal Upgrade: Stir a tablespoon of tahini into warm oats with chopped dates, a pinch of salt, and a splash of vanilla extract. We're obsessed with these Maple Miso Tahini Oats with Chopped Dates.

3. Yogurt Topping:Swirl tahini over a bowl of Greek yogurt, berries, granola, and a drizzle of honey for a satisfying protein-pack breakfast.

4. Smoothie Game-Changer: Add tahini to your smoothie for extra creaminess. Try it with frozen banana, almond milk, cacao powder, and a scoop of protein powder. Here's a list of more smoothie ideas!

Lunchtime

1. Tahini Dressing for Salads: Whisk tahini with lemon juice, water, garlic, and a little maple syrup for a creamy, dreamy dressing that goes well on anything. See more salad dressings here!

2. Wrap It Up: Toss roasted veggies or leftover chicken with a tahini dressing and wrap it all up in a pita or tortilla. Like this Roasted Sweet Potato & Chickpea Wrap with Maple Dijon Tahini Dressing.

3. Chickpea Salad: Mix canned chickpeas with tahini, lemon, chopped herbs, and crunchy veggies for a quick plant-based lunch.

Dinner

1. Sheet Pan Tahini Veggies: Roast your favorite veggies (like sweet potatoes, cauliflower, or carrots) and serve with a garlicky tahini sauce.

2. Tahini Pasta Sauce: Yes, a swirl of tahini can really transform a bowl of noodles! Try out these recipes - Mushroom Tahini Pasta, Lemon Feta, Pesto.

3. Tahini-Marinated Proteins: Use saucy tahini-based marinade for chicken, tofu, or salmon. This Turmeric Chicken is a big favorite!

Snack Time

1. Snack Bites: Keep Soom Snack Bites on hand for tahini-powered energy on the go.

2. Veggies + Dip: Stir tahini with Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon, and a few herbs or a quick and satisfying dip.

3. Tahini on Apple Slices: An underrated combo, trust us! A sprinkle of cinnamon or honey really brings it together.

Dessert

1. Tahini Swirl Brownies: Add dollops of tahini to your favorite boxed brownie batter and swirl before baking. You’ll never go back.

2. Ice Cream: Drizzle tahini (or one of our Chocolate Spreads!) over a few scoops of ice cream for a next level sundae. Vanilla, chocolate, coffee, cookie dough... the list goes on!

3. Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies: Swap some or all of the butter for tahini in your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. It adds a rich, nutty flavor and keeps them extra chewy. We love this recipe!

From breakfast bowls and sheet pan dinners to ice cream sundaes and cookies, tahini deserves a spot in your everyday routine. So go ahead, drizzle, dip, spread, or stir tahini into just about anything!