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Healthy Gingernut Biscuits

Gingernut Biscuits (or Ginger Snaps) with a freshly brewed cup of coffee is the perfect afternoon treat.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Cooling time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 137 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 70 g cashews
  • 70 g almonds
  • 20 g desiccated coconut
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1.5 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C(fan)/350°F/Gas 4. Line a large , flat baking sheet with baking parchment.
  2. Place 70 g Cashews, 70 g Almonds and 20 g Desiccated coconut into a food processor and process to a fine, floury consistency. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add 1 pinch Sea salt, 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder, 1.5 tablespoon Ground ginger, 1 teaspoon Lemon juice and 3 tablespoon Maple syrup to a bowl and mix well to form a dough.
  4. Using your hands, roll the mixture into 8 equal-sized balls and place, evenly spaced, on the baking sheet.
  5. Using the palm of your hand, flatten each ball to a diameter of 7.5cm/3 inches; this will ensure that your biscuits crisp up nicely.
  6. Transfer the biscuits to the oven and bake for 20 minutes until golden. Leave to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before eating.

Notes

  • Cooking times will vary depending on your oven and they can burn very quickly. So keep and eye on them from 10 minutes and if they start browning, taken them out.
  • Add some dark chocolate chips or raisins for a little extra flavour.
  • Don't feel like you have to stick to almonds and cashews - try using walnuts and pecans too.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1biscuit Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 77mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin C 3.3mg (4%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137

% Daily Value*

Serving 1biscuit
Calories 137kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 77mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 4%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.