🍪 Hormone-Loving Tahini Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Gluten-Free | Naturally Sweetened | PMS-Friendly | SIBO-Safe | Skin-Loving

🍪 What If Your PMS Snack Actually Helped You Feel Better?

There’s something deeply comforting about a warm, gooey cookie — especially one that satisfies your cravings and supports your health.

These tahini chocolate chunk cookies have become a go-to in my luteal phase (hello, PMS week), but they’re also perfect if you’re managing SIBO or navigating acne-prone skin. They’re grain-free, refined sugar–free, and full of anti-inflammatory, skin- and gut-supportive ingredients — which means you can enjoy them without worrying about flare-ups or bloating.

And the best part? They’re easy, quick, and don’t require chilling the dough. Just mix, scoop, and bake!

✨ Why These Cookies Support Your Hormones, Gut & Skin

• Tahini – Packed with magnesium, calcium, and zinc, tahini supports hormone balance and helps reduce inflammation (great for skin + PMS).

• Almond flour – A gut-friendly, low-FODMAP alternative to wheat flour, perfect for those managing SIBO. It's rich in fiber, protein, and vitamin E — a key antioxidant for clear skin.

• Dark chocolate – High in polyphenols and magnesium, which support mood and hormone health. Dark chocolate is also less likely to trigger skin breakouts than milk chocolate.

• Maple syrup – A gentle sweetener that’s easier on sensitive digestion than refined sugar or high-fructose sweeteners.

• Coconut oil – Anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory, it supports gut healing and stable energy.

This makes them a great option for anyone looking to:

• Support hormonal health during PMS

• Avoid bloating or sugar crashes (especially if you have SIBO)

• Nourish acne-prone skin from within

• Enjoy a nourishing treat without guilt ✨

📝 What You’ll Need

• 1 cup almond flour – I love using ultra-fine almond flour for the best texture

• ½ cup tahini – Smooth, unsweetened tahini is ideal

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil – Choose refined if you don’t like the coconut flavour

• 1 egg – Room temperature

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp baking soda

• Pinch of salt

• 80–100g organic dark chocolate – A bar chopped into chunks works best

👩‍🍳 How to Make Them

1. Whisk your wet ingredients: In a bowl, mix together tahini, maple syrup, egg, melted coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth.

2. Add dry ingredients: Stir in almond flour, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.

3. Chop chocolate: Use a knife to slice your dark chocolate bar into rustic chunks or slivers. Fold most into the batter, saving some for topping.

4. Scoop the dough: Use a 2 tbsp cookie scoop to form dough balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press extra chocolate chunks on top.

5. Bake: Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 8–9 minutes, until the edges are golden.

6. Cool & enjoy: Let them cool slightly to set, then enjoy while still warm and gooey.

💛 Final Thoughts

These cookies are my go-to for cozy PMS cravings, but honestly, they’re perfect any time of the month. Soft, rich, chocolatey — and actually good for you.

If you make them, I’d love to see! Tag me on Instagram @tinam.holistichealth and let me know how they turned out 💫