For Christmas, my parents sent a box of holiday treats. Home-canned Dilly beans for me, Big Jim chile's for T., dried herbs from the garden and some
homemade biscotti.
I gave one to my two year old and he fell in love. Perfect sized for toddler hands and crunchy enough that it took him a long time to finish. A perfect treat.
It's interesting how my recipes get developed these days. This one? I ran out of (white) sugar.* But I wanted to make something sweet, and slightly healthy for my little guy for a treat. Biscotti was still on my mind from Christmas.
I scoured my cupboards and found just enough brown sugar and decided to make up my own recipe. I figured that we'd at least have something edible. I was shocked to find out that we loved them and will be purposefully making them from now on, whether my pantry is stocked or not!
Whole Wheat Brown Sugar Chocolate and Almond Biscotti
makes about two to three dozen biscotti
Combine dry ingredients in a bowl:
1 cup white whole wheat flour
1 cup whole grain pastry flour
1/3 cup ground oats (just grind them in your food processor)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
In another bowl, cream together:
6 Tablespoons butter, room temperature3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Add dry mixture to creamed and combine. To this, fold in:
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Form into a log about 18" long and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit on a parchment papered lined baking sheet for 25 minutes.
Reduce heat to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow loaf to cool for 15 minutes or so, slice into 1/2" slices, lay sliced side down on parchment paper and bake for 30 more minutes until dry.
Enjoy!
This post is written in conjunction with Real Food Wednesday and Foodie Friday.
*Yes, I admit, I still buy regular sugar sometimes. We normally use natural sugars, honey, maple syrup, etc. and don't eat much of it, but I prefer penny-pinching on minor ingredients so I can up the budget on better-quality meat, fish and dairy! But, I digress . . .
*Yes, I admit, I still buy regular sugar sometimes. We normally use natural sugars, honey, maple syrup, etc. and don't eat much of it, but I prefer penny-pinching on minor ingredients so I can up the budget on better-quality meat, fish and dairy! But, I digress . . .
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5 comments:
Oh, these look delicious, Sarah, and have to be healthier than store bought. Thank you for sharing! :-)
xoxo
Jane
These look wonderful and I've been wanting to convert my choc almond biscotti to whole wheat so thanks for the recipe.
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I used to work as a flight attendant for Midwest Airlines. Every now and again we would serve fresh strawberries with a dip and biscotti. That is when I fell in love with biscotti. Thanks for the recipe, I will have to try it. Saw your blog on momaha.com forum.
I can't wait to make these. They look wonderful. I'm so glad I found your blog!
Made these this weekend with another mom friend over for a 'play-dough' date wiith our little ones. YUM!! I've got two other biscotti recipes I enjoy but am adding this one to the list!
Also, really enjoyed your SAHM post 3/16. I've got a B.S. and a Masters Degree and have received similar reactions countless times. You worded it so well! Thanks!
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