Healthy Biscotti Recipes

HEALTHY BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Blend oil and sugar. Mix in extracts, lemon juice and zest; add eggs. Beat until creamy and light.
• Combine flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually stir into liquids.
• Work in cherries and nuts by hand.
• Preheat oven to 300°F.
• On a lined baking sheet, form dough into two logs (12 x 2 in) - if dough is too sticky, wet hands with cold water.
• Bake 35 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to cool or 10 minutes.
• Reduce oven to 275°F.
• Cut logs diagonally into 3/4-inch think slices; lay on their sides on same baking sheet. Return to oven another 8-10 minutes, or until dry.

HEALTHY LOW-CALORIE CHOCOLATE BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• In a small bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla together, Set aside.
• Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cocoa and salt in a large bowl.
• Gradually add the egg mixture and beat until dough forms.
• Fold in chocolate chips.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a log, Place log on greased cooking sheet.
• bake for 20 mins, or until firm to touch.
• Let cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.
• cut log into 1/2 inch thick pieces, Assemble on baking sheet.
• Bake for 10-15 mins then flip each piece and bake for 10-15 mins more, remove from oven and enjoy.