Best Healthy Low Calorie Chocolate Biscotti Recipes

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.

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.

GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE BUCKWHEAT BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a medium bowl, mix together the buckwheat flour, cornstarch (if using), almond flour, cocoa, instant espresso powder (if using), baking powder and salt.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer cream the butter and sugar for 2 minutes on medium speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and the beater with a rubber spatula and add the eggs, coffee extract (if using) and vanilla extract. Beat together for 1 to 2 minutes, until well blended. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and the beater. Add the flour mixture and beat at low speed until well blended. Add the walnuts and beat at low speed until mixed evenly through the dough.
• Divide the dough and shape 2 wide, flat logs, about 10 inches long by 3 inches wide by 3/4 inch high. Make sure they are at least 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Place in the oven on the middle rack and bake 40 to 45 minutes, until dry, beginning to crack in the middle, and firm. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes or longer.
• Place the logs on a cutting board and carefully cut into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place on two parchment-covered baking sheets and bake one sheet at a time in the middle of the oven until the slices are dry, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.