It’s that time of year again – time for “kruidnoten”! Normally, they’re a sugar bomb, but here’s a healthier version that you can whip up in no time.
Makes 10 portions of approx. 40 grams each
Ingredients
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200 grams whole wheat flour
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25 grams sugar
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¼ teaspoon stevia drops
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5 tablespoons margarine
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4 tablespoons plant-based almond milk (or nut, coconut, soy or rice milk)
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4 teaspoons speculaas spices
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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4 drops vanilla extract
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A small pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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Melt the margarine until liquid.
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Mix the flour, sugar, spices, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
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Add the vanilla extract, stevia, and melted margarine.
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Gradually add the milk, one spoon at a time, until you have a sticky dough.
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Knead the dough thoroughly and form small balls. Flatten them slightly on the baking tray to resemble kruidnoten.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes until light brown.
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Let the cookies cool down to become nice and crispy.
Variation Tip:
Want more variety? Try healthy chocolate kruidnoten!
Mix 25 ml almond milk with a teaspoon of coconut oil and warm it in a pan. Stir in 2 tablespoons raw cocoa powder until smooth. Dip the cooled kruidnoten into the chocolate and place them on a plate to harden. Delicious!
Nutrition per 40 g portion (plain version):
77 kcal, 2 g protein, 15 g carbs, 5 g fat.