If you are looking for a healthy, soft and naturally sweet recipe, these cottage, almond and honey rolls are perfect for you. Easy to prepare, with nutritious ingredients and no refined flours, are ideal for breakfast, snack or energy snack. And the best! They are baked in less than 20 minutes.
Ingredients (for 6–8 rolls):
1 cup cottage cheese (low fat or normal)
2 eggs
4 tablespoons natural honey
1 cup almond flour (or ground almond)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla essence (optional)
Pinch of salt
Laminated almonds to decorate (optional)
Preparation step by step:
Preparation step by step:
1. Preheat the oven
At 180 °C (350 °F) and prepares a muffin mold or tray with coats.
2. Mix the wet ingredients
In a bowl, beat the cottage cheese, eggs, honey and vanilla until you get a homogeneous mixture.
3. Incorporate the dry
Add the almond flour, baking powder and pinch of salt.
Mix until integrated well, without overbeating.
4. Fill the molds
Distribute the mixture in the molds (3⁄4 of their capacity).
Decorate with laminated almonds if desired.
5. Bake
Take the oven for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and when inserting a toothpick, come out clean.
6. Cool and enjoy
Let stand 5 minutes before unmolding.
You can eat them warm or cold, alone or accompanied by more honey or fruits.
What makes them special?
Cottage cheese: high in protein and low in fat.
Almond flour: gluten free, rich in healthy fats.
Natural honey: nourishing and delicious sweetener.
They are perfect for those who follow a healthy diet, low in carbohydrates or gluten-free (check that all ingredients are).