Almond Karydopita

Almond Karydopita is a delightful Greek dessert that combines the richness of almonds with a satisfying protein boost, making it a unique treat for health-conscious dessert lovers. This dish features a moist cake infused with aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting end to any meal.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 100 grams
• Eggs - 2 large
• Greek yogurt - 100 grams
• Honey - 50 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Chopped walnuts - 30 grams
• Almond slices - 20 grams
• Salt - a pinch

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt, and mix well.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped walnuts to the batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Sprinkle almond slices evenly over the top of the batter.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Once baked, let the Karydopita cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and healthy fats from almonds and walnuts.
• Rich in antioxidants and beneficial compounds from spices like cinnamon.

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