SIMPLY SWEET
This almond cookie is an explosion of flavour, yet shockingly simple to make. Gluten free. Keto – friendly and does not spike your blood glucose levels. This is my all time favourite ‘cookie’. You may be hooked like I was, with your very first bite. The vanilla extract makes these gems extra good!
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Bernini says. “I’ll give you a hand ( a paw that is)”…
INGREDIENTS
2-3 Egg whites
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup of sweetener ( Monk fruit )
3 cups of sliced blanched almonds
a pinch of salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Mix egg whites with a fork. Add sweetener, salt and vanilla. Mix again. Toss in almonds and mix. (check your egg white consistency here)
- Spoon and flatten cookie mixture on a silicone sheet or parchment or on a cookie sheet.
- Bake 20 minute – to a media brown colour
- If bottom still soft and sticky ..turn over bottom side up and put back in the oven
- Turn off oven ..let cookies sit 5-10 minutes to dry out.
VARIATIONS
Dip cookie in dark or light chocolate after baking. Flip chocolate side up. Let cool (see below).
Chocolate Lovers
TIP!
Egg whites vary in size. Make sure you have enough ‘egg white’ to have a thick consistency when blending – well coated ( sort of gooey). If it looks dry, you may have to add another egg white . Beat the ‘additional’ egg white separately before you add it to your cookie mix. Err on more egg white. Crumble the cookie on yogurt, hot, morning oatmeal, ice cream, salad or cooked green beans. There are more ideas as you might guess. The ingredients are healthy and you can dress up any meal with healthy almonds.
DID YOU KNOW?
Almonds are not a true nut. It is a seed or pit similar to a peach or olives. My uncle, who reached his 100th birthday, would enjoy six almonds daily for good health. Did you know Bill Gates’ frequently snacks on ‘nuts’. I’m sure the almond squeaked its way in the mix. 
Monk fruit is the trending sugar substitute, some say no aftertaste. There are various Monk fruits to buy with varying sweetness. Investigate them before using in a recipe. Monk fruit toots a higher sweetness level than sugar. Tasting is believing. Swerve is another emerging substitute for sugar you may want to try.
A study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association suggests that consuming almonds increases vitamin E levels Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that defends your cells against damage on a daily basis and prevents artery-clogging oxidation and also lowers cholesterol levels. Almonds have a significant increase the amount of antioxidants in the bloodstream. Blood flow is improved along with reduced blood pressure.
Simply Splendid Food 
These look yummy & pretty!
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Thank you Cindy!
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I love almond cookies to the extreme! What a yummy share!! 🙃🥰
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Goes great with a cup of Americano Misto!
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Bernini is obviously the soups chef?
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Yes..he works cheap!
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As long as it’s not “cheep, cheep” 🙃
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I whipped up these almond delights this morning. They were baking as I jumped in the shower [and brought my waterproof timer (20 min) with me]. The cookies were cooling off as I got dressed. Everyone at the office smiled after I told them no sugar was added in these sweet treats. An unexpected surprise on a Monday morning. Don’t save the treats for Friday. Brighten up your Monday too.
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Your energy is to be admired!
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awesome!
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Reblogged this on Extra Freedom Fitness Blogs.
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Thx for reblogging these spectacular cookies. My friend who studied at the Cordon Bleu said they made these almond cookies. We got into a discussion about sugar and that’s how I came up with my own version, using Monk fruit.
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Awesome. I am going to try these 🙂
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I hope you like these healthy bundles of sweetness!
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Super good recipe! I’ve never seen sliced almond cookies before. My issue with almond flour is it never makes a “crunchy” cookie. Maybe this will help my problems with it!
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Yes, the almonds are cruncky and wafer thin. The bursts of flavour are delightful.
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Ooooh! Those do look good! Will have to order ingredients with my next shop. What would you recommend as substitution for the monk fruit? The cost of it is prohibitive where I live.
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I took a picture of my monk fruit on my phone, I got too busy to send it to you. Its from Amazon I believe $8,99 U.S. per large bag. I will send it to you in the next 3-5 days. Back in a few days.
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I’m in the Netherlands. It’s insanely expensive over here, and I don’t think ordering it from the US will do me much good either.
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Stevia is pretty good too.
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These look so gooood. I am going to try them tomorrow.
Thank you for following my blog.
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They are so good. You will want to make them again. I first had them at a party and had to have the recipe!
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