Gluten-Free Apple Almond Biscuits
Chewy apple and almond cookies without gluten, sweetened with maple syrup and studded with chocolate chips. Fresh grated apple keeps these tender while ground flaxseed adds nutrition. A naturally sweet treat that's dairy-free and requires minimal mixing.
Ingredients
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, seeded
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3 ½ tbsp almond butter
- 1 ¾ oz maple syrup
- 4 ½ oz almond powder, or freshly ground almondssunflower seed powder1:1nut-freetree_nuts-free
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- 1 tablespoon flaxseedschia seeds1:1seeds
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- ½ teaspoon baking soda, or baking powder
- cinnamon powder, to taste(optional)
- chocolate chips, optional(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Peel apples, cut in half, remove cores and seeds
- 2
Grate half of one apple into a bowl, add lemon juice, and set aside
- 3
Cut remaining apples into pieces
- 4
Cook apple pieces in a saucepan with 1 tablespoon water, covered on low heat, until thick applesauce forms
- 5
Ensure no water remains or strain if needed
- 6
Grind almonds into powder if not using almond powder
- 7
Grind flaxseeds into powder
- 8
In a large bowl, combine grated apple, 4 tablespoons applesauce, almond butter, maple syrup, ground flaxseed, almond powder, baking soda, chocolate chips, and cinnamon
- 9
Mix until homogeneous and cookie dough-like, adjusting with applesauce as needed
- 10
Wrap dough in plastic film and refrigerate for 30 minutes
- 11
Preheat oven to 350°F
- 12
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 13
Spoon dough onto sheet, spacing biscuits apart
- 14
Bake for 15 minutes, watching carefully to avoid over-drying
Tips
Bake only 15 minutes; longer baking dries them excessively.
Applesauce consistency is critical; it should be thick with no standing liquid.
Dough texture should resemble cookie dough; adjust applesauce quantity if too wet or dry.
Good to Know
Airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Dough can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.
Serve at room temperature as a snack or light dessert.
Common Mistakes
Bake only 15 minutes to prevent drying; extended baking hardens biscuits excessively.
Ensure applesauce is thick with no standing water before mixing to avoid a wet, unbakeable dough.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Nut-Free Alternatives
similar structure and earthiness