Collagen almond croissant cookies

Pastry lover? This healthy, wholesome take on an almond croissant is sure to top your sweet tooth list. Loaded with skin-loving collagen – and flavoured with delicious vanilla, these cookies offer up a rich and creamy almond filling that is sure to leave you wanting more.

From organic spelt flour for added fibre and protein (it’s also a more easily digestible flour compared to wheat) to coconut sugar for natural sweetness, indulge your tastebuds with this under 30-min tasty treat.It’s also dairy free, and gluten free too.

Vegan? Skip the egg (and collagen) in this recipe and make a substitute with ground flaxseed and water. Simply add 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water and let rest for 5 minutes before adding to your mixing bowl.

Ingredients:

For the almond filling

• 1 ½ cups ROAR Organic Almonds Activated
• ½ cup ROAR Organic Artisan Coconut Sugar
• 1 egg
• 3 Tablespoons BioBalance Certified Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, melted
• 1 serving Two Islands Collagen Beauty Powder - Vanilla

For the cookie dough

• 1 cup BioBalance Certified Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, melted
• ½ cup ROAR Organic Artisan Coconut Sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 3 cups Chantal Organics White Spelt Flour
• ½ cup sliced almonds

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
2. For the almond filling, blend all the filling ingredients in a food processor until they form a thick paste. Set the filling aside.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, and egg until you achieve a creamy texture (use an electric mixer if you have one). Then, sift in the flour and baking powder, gently kneading until the dough is well combined.
4. Using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, portion out the cookie dough. Make a small indentation in the centre of each portion and fill it with a spoonful of the almond filling. Roll the dough between your palms, then coat it with sliced almonds. Place onto a lined baking tray and press the cookie ball down slightly with the palm of your hand. Repeat this process until you have 8 large cookies.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Allow them to cool completely before enjoying them.

Makes: 8 large cookies | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes

Dietaries: Vegetarian | Dairy Free | Gluten Free