Financier aux Amandes

Financier aux Amandes are delightful, almond-based mini cakes that are both moist and nutty, making them a perfect healthy French dessert. These treats are sweetened naturally and are a great way to indulge without guilt.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 50 grams
• Egg whites - 2 large
• Honey - 30 grams
• Coconut oil - 25 grams, melted
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease two financier molds or a small rectangular baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until slightly frothy.
4. Add honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract to the egg whites, and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared molds.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the molds and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 11 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.02 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from almond flour and coconut oil.
• Low in refined sugars, using honey as a natural sweetener.

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