Honey Almond Biscotti

Honey Almond Biscotti are crunchy, twice-baked cookies that offer a delightful combination of nutty flavors and natural sweetness. Perfect for dipping in coffee or tea, these biscotti make for a satisfying and wholesome snack.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Granulated sugar - 50 grams
• Honey - 30 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Almonds (sliced) - 50 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, honey, and vanilla extract until well blended.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the sliced almonds until evenly distributed.
6. Shape the dough into a log about 25 cm long and 5 cm wide on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until lightly golden.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing the log into 1 cm thick slices.
9. Arrange the slices cut-side down on the baking sheet and return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, until crisp.
10. Let the biscotti cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 28 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
• Water: 0.02 L

Health Benefits

• Almonds are rich in healthy fats, fiber, and protein which can help with satiety and heart health.
• Honey provides natural sweetness along with antioxidants and may help boost immunity.

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