True Wholesome Seduction: a super tasty snack that’s healthy, low carb and protein packed. These mini morsels are even vegan, dairy, gluten and refined sugar free and still somehow taste of un-compromised indulgence. Ideal for pre / post exercise; a (very buff) friend now keeps them at the ready for his relentless triathlon training hunger. Groan! If iron man fitness doesn’t float your boat, they’re perfect with coffee.
Makes 20
INGREDIENTS
180g ground almonds, bought or home made (skin off almonds)
zest of one lemon
1 tsp almond extract
40g dried cranberries, rough chopped
2 egg whites
3 tbsp agave
1 dsp honey
METHOD
Pre-heat oven to 170C. Mix almonds, lemon zest, almond extract and cranberries and set aside.
Whisk together egg whites, agave and honey until you get soft peaks. Fold in almond mix. You should have a sticky dough.
Break off chunks and roll into pieces slightly smaller than a golf ball. Coat with icing sugar (optional) and place on greaseproof lined baking tray.
Bake for 12 – 14 mins until lightly browned on top. With a knife, unstick the bottom and transfer to a cooling rack.
Cool before eating and store in an airtight container.
FYI: More healthy, wholesomely seductive snacks are in the pipeline (you asked, I’m on it!) and I’ll share with you here soon.