This Gluten-Free Vegan Sweet Tahini and Matcha Spread is an easy and healthy recipe to make with only 4 clean, real food ingredients. It's a versatile plant-based spread that's ready in 5 minutes and the possibilities are unlimited!
Even though this Sweet Tahini and Matcha Spread might not look very exciting...the taste is!
Gluten-Free Vegan Sweet Tahini and Matcha Spread
Here's why this recipe works - my top 3 reasons:
- It's a versatile plant-based staple recipe
- Ready in under 5 minutes
- Made with only 4 clean, real food ingredients
It's A Versatile Plant-Based Staple Recipe
This is a nice change of pace from nut butter spreads and a great staple recipe to keep on hand because it's so versatile.
For example, you could spread it on your favorite gluten-free bread, bagel or toast, drizzle it over a salad, add it to a smoothie or even in my Banana Sushi with Sweet Tahini and Matcha Spread recipe.
Ready In Under 5 Minutes
You can have this recipe ready to enjoy in less than 5 minutes.
Simply add all the ingredients to a small mixing bowl, stir or whisk everything together and it's ready to go!
Made With Only 4 Clean, Real Food Ingredients
There are only 4 clean, real food ingredients that are easily accessible and you probably already have in your pantry.
For example, tahini, maple syrup, coconut oil, and matcha powder.
Tahini is just ground up sesame seeds and it's really easy (and cheaper!) to make at home using only a food processor.
My healthy recipe is plant-based, raw, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, paleo-friendly, contains no refined sugar and is Medical Medium compliant.
How To Make Gluten-Free Sweet Tahini and Matcha Spread: Step-by-Step Instructions
Here is how to make this recipe and I'll show you with step-by-step instructions below.
Step 1: Combine All Ingredients
Firstly, add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir or whisk them together until well combined.
Taste and adjust the sweetener to your preference.
Step 2: How To Store The Matcha Spread
Secondly, store the matcha spread in an air-tight BPA-free container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
You will need to allow it to soften at room temperature before using or place the container in a bowl of warm water.
Lastly, stir it well before using it.
Expert Tips + Ingredient Substitutions for Sweet Tahini and Matcha Spread
Here are some expert tips to make this recipe perfectly:
Tahini. You can make homemade tahini with raw, organic sesame seeds and a food processor...it's so easy to do and cheaper than buying store-bought!
Maple Syrup. I used (3) tablespoons of maple syrup because I didn't want the spread to be overly sweet, but feel free to adjust the amount to your preference.
Coconut Oil. This ingredient was used to give the spread a thicker consistency. If you don't like the taste or smell of coconut oil, use organic refined coconut oil which has zero coconut taste or smell.
Matcha Powder. There are two different types of matcha you can use - "culinary grade" and "ceremonial grade".
- Culinary Grade: Used mostly for smoothies and in baking. It can have a somewhat gritty taste and texture.
- Ceremonial Grade: Higher quality matcha. Because only the best and youngest leave are used, it has the smoothest taste and texture.
Storage: You will need to store the tahini in a BPA-free air-tight container, like a glass mason jar, in the refrigerator. The spread may become hard - due to the coconut oil. However, there are a couple of options to easily make it spreadable before using:
- Leave it out on your countertop at room temperature
- Put it in a bowl of warm water to soften it up
Whichever method you use, make sure to stir it well before enjoying it.
Want More Healthy Plant-Based Nut-Butter Recipes?
Check out these:
- Home To Make Homemade Almond Butter
- Crunchy Cacao Nib Chocolate Almond Butter
- Vanilla Maple Cashew Butter
- or my CLEAN EATING Cookbook with 75+ plant-based vegan + gluten-free recipes made with clean, real food ingredients just like this one that you will love!
Gluten-Free Vegan Sweet Tahini and Matcha Spread
Ingredients
- 3/4 cups organic tahini
- 3 tablespoons organic maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons organic coconut oil (melted/liquid)
- 1 teaspoon organic matcha powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl and stir until well blended.
- Store in an air-tight BPA-free container in the refrigerator.
- You will need to let it sit out at room temperature or sit it in a bowl of warm water to soften it (due to the coconut oil) before using.
Recipe Notes
- Culinary Grade: Used mostly for smoothies and in baking. It can have a somewhat gritty taste and texture.
- Ceremonial Grade: Higher quality matcha. Because only the best and youngest leave are used, it has the smoothest taste and texture.
- Leave it out on your countertop at room temperature
- Put it in a bowl of warm water to soften it up
Nutrition Information
Hi, I'm Karielyn! I'm the published cookbook author of CLEAN DESSERTS and content creator of The Healthy Family and Home™ website since 2012. I specialize in creating easy, healthy plant-based and Medical Medium® compliant recipes that are gluten-free + vegan and made with clean, real food ingredients that you can feel good about eating.
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