Name: Cherry Almond Biscotti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour; ¾ cup spelt flour; ¼ tsp. salt; ¼ tsp. baking powder; 1/3 cup dried cherries (coarsely chopped); ¼ cup pure maple syrup; 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin coconut oil (melted); ½ tsp. vanilla extract; ¼ tsp. almond extract

In Italian, “biscotti” means twice-cooked and these cookies are delightfully crunchy from two trips to the oven. Biscotti are a great sweet indulgence as they’re lighter than most cookies and lower in fat and sugar. This vegan recipe runs with that trait by going dairy free and incorporating pure maple syrup and extra-virgin coconut oil instead of refined oil and sugars. The spelt and almond flours add protein and a nutty, rich and buttery flavor. You’ve got to bake these easy treats – twice!

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Cherry Almond Biscotti

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

cool 20 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings 16

Calories 108 kcal

Author Lauren Kretzer

Ingredients

1 cup almond flour
¾ cup spelt flour
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. baking powder
1/3 cup dried cherries coarsely chopped
¼ cup pure maple syrup
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin coconut oil melted
½ tsp. vanilla extract
¼ tsp. almond extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, spelt flour, salt, baking powder and dried cherries.
In separate, smaller bowl, whisk together maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract and almond extract.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. (Note: You may need to gently knead dough by hand in order to achieve desired doughy texture.)
Divide dough into two equal parts on baking sheet. Shape each part into rounded rectangle resembling a flattened log, approximately 2x4-in. long and 1-in. high. Bake for 15-17 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool for 20-30 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
Using sharp serrated knife, cut each log crosswise into ½-in. slices. Lay slices flat on baking sheet and return to oven. Bake additional 7-8 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Cherry Almond Biscotti

Amount Per Serving

Calories 108 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 3g15%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Sodium 31mg1%

Potassium 19mg1%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 90IU2%

Calcium 26mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.