Post retirement, I wake up every morning looking forward to having a good cup of tea with biscuits while catching up with news, emails etc. I got so addictive to biscuits, decided to replace store bought biscuits with home-made whole grain version for guilt free consumption. This is my first attempt, turned out ok. Let me know if you improved them further :).
Almond & Oat Flour Biscuits
Ingredients
Use non-GMO organic ingredients as much as possible.
Wet Ingredients:
1.5 cups of Oat Flour (Gluten-free)
1/2 cup of Almond Flour
1/2 teaspoon (tsp) Baking powder
1/4 tsp Salt
Dry Ingredients:
1/4 cup Almond Butter
1/4 cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce
1/4 cup Maple Syrup
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Flax Egg:
1 Tbsp Flax Meal
2.5 Tbsps of Water
Method
1. Make Flax Egg: Add 2.5 Tablespoons of water to 1 Tbsp of Flax meal, mix well and keep it aside for 10minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 325F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
3. Combine all wet ingredients in a large mixing bowl, add Flax egg and mix well until smooth.
4. Add all dry ingredients, mix well until it forms into cookie dough. If it is too dry, sprinkle few drops of plant based milk to form thick cookie dough. Don't over Knead.
5. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
6. Place cookie dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll into 1/4" thickness, cut into squares or rectangle shape or use cookie cutter to your desired shape. Prick using fork, place them on cookie sheet with adequate spacing. These are egg-less, won't expand or spread much.
7. Bake 12-15min until golden brown. Take out and cool on a wire rack. They will become nice and crunchy. Do not leave them in the oven. Store them in airtight container. Lasts several weeks.
Yield: Approx 24 biscuits.
Variations
Be creative, try with different seeds, nuts, dried fruits, and spices.
Optional ingredients:
1/4 tsp Cardamom or Cinnamon or Nutmeg powder
2 Tbsp chopped Walnuts or Sunflower or Pumpkin seeds
3 Tbsp chopped Dates or Raisins or other dried fruits
Swap Chia egg if flax meal is unavailable.
Swap maple syrup with date syrup. Date vs maple syrup considered as added sugar.
Nutritional Breakdown Per Serving
| Nutrient | Per Biscuit (1/24th of batch) | Total Batch (24 Biscuits) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 68 kcal | 1,631 kcal |
| Fat | 3.2 g | 76.5 g |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 50.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.2 g | 195.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 28.7 g |
| Net Carbohydrates | 7.0 g | 167.2 g |
| Total Sugar | 2.74 g | 65.8 g |
| Added Sugars | 2.21 g | 53.1 g |
| Natural Sugars | 0.53 g | 12.7 g |
| Omega-3 Fats | 0.071 g (71 mg) | 1.71 g |
| Sodium | 51 mg | 1,218 mg |
Walnut & Chopped Date Biscuit Nutritional Breakdown
Additional ingredients: 2 tbsp chopped walnuts, 3 tbsp chopped dates to the original recipe and a spice of your choice.
| Nutrient | Per Biscuit (1/24th of batch) | Total Batch (24 Biscuits) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 75 kcal | 1,792 kcal |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 86.1 g |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 53.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.1 g | 218.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 31.8 g |
| Net Carbohydrates | 7.8 g | 186.6 g |
| Total Sugar | 3.45 g | 82.8 g |
| Added Sugars | 2.21 g | 53.1 g |
| Natural Sugars | 1.24 g | 29.7 g |
| Omega-3 Fats | 0.15 g (150 mg) | 3.68 g |
| Sodium | 51 mg | 1,220 mg |
Key Nutritional Highlights
- Omega-3 Drivers: The combination of flax meal (1.60g) and chopped walnuts (1.97g) pushes the batch total to 3.68 grams of plant-based ALA Omega-3s. Eating two biscuits fulfills roughly 20% to 27% of your daily recommended intake.
- Sugar Split: Out of the 3.45g of sugar per biscuit, the majority (2.21g) comes from the pure maple syrup. The remaining 1.24g consists of natural sugars from the dates, applesauce, flours, and nut butter.
- Fiber to Carb Ratio: With 1.3g of fiber helping to offset the 9.1g of total carbohydrates, these biscuits offer a steady release of energy rather than a sharp blood sugar spike.
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