Recipes

Healthy Cookies Without Flour and Sugar!

Embark on a culinary journey enriched with wholesome ingredients and delightful flavors as we explore two delectable biscuit recipes. From the vibrant medley of dried fruits to the rich nutty textures, these recipes promise not only satisfaction to the palate but also nourishment for the body.

Recipe 1: Nut and Seed Biscuits

Ingredients:

  • 70g (2.5 oz) dried apricots
  • 50g (1.8 oz) almonds
  • 70g (2.5 oz) oats
  • 30g (1 oz) pumpkin seeds
  • 40g (1.4 oz) sunflower seeds
  • 20g (0.7 oz) sesame seeds
  • 20g (0.7 oz) flaxseeds
  • 60g (2 oz) cashews
  • 20g (0.7 oz) pistachios
  • 20g (0.7 oz) walnuts
  • 20ml (0.7 fl oz) honey
  • 1 egg white
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Soak dried apricots in cold water for 15-20 minutes, then chop finely.
  2. Mix all nuts and seeds together in a bowl.
  3. Add chopped apricots, honey, egg white, and a pinch of salt to the nut and seed mixture.
  4. Form the mixture into biscuits and place them on a lined baking tray.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (360°F) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Enjoy these nutrient-packed biscuits as a wholesome snack or accompaniment to your favorite beverage.

Recipe 2: Peanut and Sesame Biscuits

Ingredients:

  • 100g (3.5 oz) peanuts
  • 20g (0.7 oz) white sesame seeds
  • 20g (0.7 oz) black sesame seeds
  • 40g (1.4 oz) pumpkin seeds
  • 20ml (0.7 fl oz) Jerusalem artichoke syrup or alternative sweetener
  • 1 ripe banana

Instructions:

  1. Blend peanuts until finely ground.
  2. Mix ground peanuts, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, syrup, and mashed banana together.
  3. Form the mixture into biscuits and place them on a lined baking tray.
  4. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (360°F) for 15-20 minutes until crisp and golden.
  5. Indulge in these flavorful biscuits guilt-free, knowing they are packed with wholesome goodness.

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