Easy Nutritious Sesame Millet Cookies

If you’re looking for a healthier cookie recipe that’s eggless, gluten free, and vegan, these sesame seed cookies deserve a spot in your baking rotation. Made with millet flour, homemade tahini, nuts or seeds, and natural sweeteners, these cookies are nutty, lightly spiced, and easy to put together.
They’re perfect for kids’ snack boxes, after-school treats, or when you want something homemade and nourishing without complicated steps or fancy ingredients.

What makes this recipe special is that it relies on simple pantry staples, comes together in one bowl, and uses millets instead of refined flour, making it a great everyday bake for families.

Let’s look at the main ingredients!

Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds are rich in calcium, iron, and healthy fats. In this recipe, lightly toasted sesame seeds are processed into homemade tahini, which acts as the primary fat source, adding richness, flavour, and a naturally creamy texture to the cookies.

Millet Flour (Jowar or Any Millet)

Millet flours like jowar are naturally gluten free and high in fibre. They make these cookies more filling and give them a lovely rustic bite while keeping the recipe lighter than refined flour-based cookies.

Nuts or Seeds (Almonds, Cashews, Pumpkin or Sunflower Seeds)

Nuts and seeds add plant protein, minerals, and good fats. When ground finely, they help bind the dough, improve texture, and make the cookies more nourishing — especially for growing kids.

Cardamom Pods

Cardamom adds natural sweetness and warmth without overpowering the cookies. It also aids digestion and pairs beautifully with sesame and jaggery or maple syrup.

Salt

A small pinch of salt balances the sweetness and enhances the nutty flavours of sesame and millet.

Baking Soda

Baking soda helps the cookies spread slightly and gives them a tender texture without eggs.

Tahini (Homemade Sesame Paste)

Tahini acts as the backbone of this recipe — replacing butter or oil. It provides structure, moisture, and a rich sesame flavour.

Natural Sweetener (Honey, Maple Syrup or Liquid Jaggery)

These sweeteners add sweetness while contributing trace minerals and moisture. Liquid jaggery, in particular, pairs beautifully with sesame and cardamom.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Made with millets instead of refined flour
• Eggless, gluten free, and vegan friendly
• Naturally sweetened
• No butter or refined oils
• Easy to make — great for beginners
• A healthier snack option for kids
• Perfect for tea time or school snack boxes

These eggless, gluten free vegan sesame seed cookies prove that baking with millets can be both simple and satisfying. With their nutty flavour, gentle sweetness, and crisp edges, they’re a wonderful healthier alternative to store-bought biscuits.
Whether you’re baking for kids or just want a fuss-free cookie recipe made with nourishing ingredients, this millet tahini is sure to become a favourite.

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