Best tahini substitute for muffins?
Peanut Butter, used at 1:1. Sweeter and nuttier. Different flavour but same texture role.
Best Tahini Substitutes for Muffins & Quick Breads
Use forgiving substitutions that still maintain moisture and lift in quick batters. Quick breads tolerate swaps better, but leavening and hydration still need balance to avoid gummy centers.
Can I make muffins or quick bread without tahini?
Yes. Start with Peanut Butter at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
Top Recommendation
Peanut Butter
Use 1:1
Sweeter and nuttier. Different flavour but same texture role.
View full adjustment notes →How much does 1 cup of tahini weigh?
On CupOrGram, 1 cup of tahini is treated as 252 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Tahini cups to grams →