Almond Biscuits Recipe
The Almond Biscuits Recipe uses wholesome ingredients such as whole-ground almonds, white whole wheat flour, spelt four and avocado oil. Sweetened naturally with date sugar provides a more subtle caramel-like sweetness to the the cookies. They are rich in healthy fats, fiber and protein for those looking to indulge healthfully. These delicious biscuits offer a crunchy texture that is rich and satisfying when enjoyed with a cup of tea or as a quick snack!
Equipment
- stand mixer, oven
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp avocado oil
- 3 oz date sugar
- 3 oz white whole wheat flour
- 3 oz spelt flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 oz whole ground almonds (or almond flour)
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon almond essence
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp egg wash for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients. Grind the whole almonds to a slightly coarse texture. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Add the flour and avocado oil to a stand mixer. Use the paddle attachment to mix for a minute or until the flour resembles bread crumbs. Add the date sugar and the ground almonds to the flour mixture.
- Add the lightly beaten egg with the almond essence and milk to the flour mixture. Mix until combined or until the mixture forms a dough. Cover with cling film and chill for 15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 20 small balls. Place each ball on a greased baking tray and press lightly to flatten to 1/2" thick in the center or to your desired thickness. I used a 1 1/2 " diameter cookie scoop. Press down an almond on each biscuit and brush with egg wash or milk. Bake for 13-14 minutes.
- Cool the biscuits on the tray for 5 minutes and then gently lift each biscuit using a butter knife. Serve with hot tea or coffee.
Notes
- Allow the biscuits to cool on the tray before lifting them.
- Feel free to use almond flour instead of grinding whole almonds. The texture will however vary. You could sift the homemade ground almonds to avoid chunks of almonds in the Almond Biscuits recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 14IUCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.4mg
