Almond and sesame cookies

Gluten and dairy free sesame and almond cookies

Almond and sesame cookies

Deliciously tasty with the sweetness of the almond and tang from the sesame seeds, this is a really child friendly recipe and these light almond cookies make a yummy healthy snack, for lunch boxes, picnics and any other biscuit occasion!

SERVES: 10-12 cookies PREP TIME: 5 mins COOK TIME: 15-20 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond meal
  • ½ teaspoon gluten free baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 egg whites
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 170˚C.
  2. Line an oven tray with baking paper.
  3. Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined.
  4. Place spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking tray, evenly spaced.
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden.
  6. These cookies can be stored in an air tight container for up to 2 days.

Inspiration

  • Try adding orange zest or lavender flowers into the mix for different flavours
  • For more crunch, experiment with a mixture of seeds… sunflower or ground flaxseed work well
  • These cookies make a simple accompaniment to any dessert

Dietary Requirements

Gluten Free  |  Dairy Free  |  Sugar Free  |  Yeast Free  |  Soy Free  |  Vegetarian

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