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Healthy Biscotti: What It Means and an Easy Almond Flour Biscotti Recipe
If you are searching “healthy biscotti,” you probably want a treat that feels balanced, tastes real, and still hits the craving. This guide keeps it practical, then gives you an easy recipe you can make at home.
“Healthy biscotti” can mean a few different things. For most people, it comes down to simple ingredients, reasonable sweetness, and a portion that is easy to manage. That is the goal here. No hype, just good biscotti choices that still taste like a treat.
What to look for in a “healthier” biscotti
Here are three checks I use when I am comparing biscotti. You can use the same checks whether you bake at home or buy online.
1) Simple, familiar ingredients
Look for flour, eggs, sugar, extracts, and real inclusions. Skip the mystery stuff.
2) Premium inclusions
If you add chocolate, make it worth it. Real chocolate chunks beat coatings every time.
3) Crisp snap, not greasy
Biscotti should feel crisp and dry. That texture naturally helps with portion control.
Is biscotti healthy?
Biscotti can be a better treat choice because it is portion-friendly. It is sliced, crisp, and meant to be enjoyed slowly with coffee or tea. The simplest “healthy” move is to enjoy one or two pieces and stop there.
If sugar is your main concern, this breakdown helps: How Much Sugar Is in Biscotti?
Easy almond flour biscotti recipe
This is my simple base recipe when I want a cleaner biscotti that still has the snap.
Use almond flour plus unbleached, unbromated artisan flour.
If you add inclusions, keep them premium, like Callebaut semi-sweet 60/40 chocolate.
Easy Almond Flour Biscotti
Ingredients
- 180 g almond flour
- 180 g sifted all-purpose flour (unbleached, unbromated artisan flour)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 180 g sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Optional fat: 40 g olive oil (or your preferred fat), or use none
- Optional inclusions: premium chocolate chunks (example: Callebaut 60/40), or your favorite mix-ins
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment.
- If using fat: cream sugar and fat together until smooth.
- If not using fat: cream sugar and eggs together until smooth.
- Add eggs (one at a time if you are using fat), mixing after each addition. Mix until smooth.
- Add vanilla and almond extract. Mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry mix into the wet mix in 2 to 3 additions until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- Fold in inclusions gently, if using.
- Divide dough into two logs. Shape into two long, low loaves on the sheet pan, about 10 to 12 inches long and 2.5 to 3 inches wide.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until set and lightly browned. Cool 10 minutes.
- Slice on a diagonal into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Place slices back on the pan cut-side down. Bake 10 to 14 minutes.
- Flip slices, then bake another 10 to 14 minutes. For ultra dry, crunchy biscotti, go a few minutes longer on the second bake.
- Cool fully. Biscotti crisps as it cools.
If you want crisp crunch with a slightly softer finish, use a better fat like olive oil.
Prefer to buy a chocolate biscotti instead?
If your goal is better ingredients and a portion-friendly treat, but you still want a real chocolate moment,
our Double Chocolate Biscotti is the move.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is biscotti healthy?
Biscotti can be a better treat choice when ingredients are simple and the portion stays small. The easiest approach is one or two pieces with coffee or tea, then stop there.
How healthy is biscotti compared to other cookies?
Biscotti is often easier to portion because it is sliced and crisp. A “better” biscotti usually feels less greasy, less overly sweet, and more satisfying per bite.
How do I make a healthy biscotti recipe at home?
Use almond flour plus unbleached, unbromated flour, keep inclusions premium, and choose your texture. Leave out fat for ultra crunchy biscotti, or use olive oil for a crisp crunch with a slightly softer finish.
How much sugar is in biscotti?
It depends on the recipe and the flavor. Here is a simple breakdown: https://www.thebiscotticompany.com/how-much-sugar-in-biscotti/
How fast do you ship?
We offer $5 flat shipping nationwide or free shipping over $50 after coupons. Orders typically ship within 1 business day. Transit time is usually 3 days on the East Coast, 5 days in the Central region, and 7 days on the West Coast.
Do you guarantee freshness?
Yes. We offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are not completely happy, contact us and we will make it right.
Where can I see full ingredients and allergens?
Full ingredients and allergen info are listed on every product page and on the bag label. If you have a serious allergy or dietary need, always check the label before enjoying.
