Almonds are rich in healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin E. They also offer lots of health benefits – they can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, are good for your heart, and great for skin and hair. So all that, along with the fact that they taste great, there are plenty of good reasons to include them in your family’s diet. From savoury muffins to tasty tortes, here are 5 Yummy Almond Recipes The Whole Family Will Love.

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#1. Delicious Almond Crepes

Ingredients:

• 150g whole grain flour
• 50g ground almond
• 2 eggs
• 200ml milk
• 15ml oil or melted butter

Method:

• In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and milk and add the oil or butter. Then, add the almonds and the flour and whisk well.
• Keep the mixture in the fridge for an hour.
• Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat, put a little butter or oil in it, and then spread a spoonful of the batter on it.
• Cook until golden brown and flip them. Cook for about 30 seconds.
• Enjoy the crepes with toppings like honey and fresh fruits of your choice.

#2. Special Almond & Oat Cookies

Ingredients:

• 200g ground almonds
• 100g oats
• 140g light brown sugar
• 40g soft butter
• 100ml water
• 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

Method:

• Preheat oven to 160 degrees.
• Boil the water and add the brown sugar to it. Mix it.
• Add all the remaining ingredients to the sugar and water mixture and mix well.
• Keep the dough in the fridge for half an hour. Then shape them into flat round cookies.
• Bake them on greaseproof paper for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are golden brown.
• Store them in an airtight container.

#4. Savoury Almond & Carrot Muffins

Ingredients:

• 100g almond flour / almond meal
• 100g grated carrots
• 3 large eggs
• 60ml of any flavorless oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 160 to 170 degrees. Grease the muffin tins and dust with flour.
• Whisk the eggs, add the oil and honey, and mix well.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and fold it in.
• Pour it into the prepared tins and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or till done.
• A skewer inserted into the muffin should come out clean when done.

5. Toasted Almond Meringues

Ingredients:

• 3 large egg whites
• 180g of powdered sugar (grind sugar in a blender and sift)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 50g ground almonds. You can dry roast almonds and coarsely grind them if you want.
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 140 degrees.
• Clean the inside of a large glass or steel bowl with half a lime or a lemon.
• Add the egg whites and salt and using an electric mixer, whisk on low speed for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Continue to whisk, adding a spoon of powdered sugar at a time till the mixture becomes stiff and glossy.
• Fold in the almonds and the vanilla extract.
• Drop spoonfuls of this mixture on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper about an inch apart. Bake for about 30 minutes or till the meringues are done.

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There you have it, five easy and delicious almond recipes that your family will love. What are you waiting for? Try these yummilicious almond recipes!

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