Healthy Chocolate Almond Biscotti (Vegan & Dairy-Free)

These healthy chocolate almond biscotti are perfectly crisp, lightly sweet, and full of rich cocoa flavor. Made with almond flour, maple syrup, and no dairy or eggs, they’re an easy one-bowl treat that pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, or even a glass of red wine. Ideal for gifting or keeping on hand for an afternoon snack.

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A marble slab holds several chocolate almond biscotti studded with nuts, next to a wooden spoon and biscotti crumbs. Two glass cups of red wine and a small bowl of chocolate pieces are in the background on a gray surface.

About this recipe

This healthy chocolate almond biscotti is everything you want in a cozy cookie—crispy, full of cocoa flavor, and perfect for dipping into your morning coffee or evening tea.
They’re made with almond flour and cocoa powder, naturally vegan and dairy-free, and come together in just one bowl.

Whenever I’m not in the mood for a full dinner, I’ll make a snack board with fruit, hummus, and these biscotti (plus a glass of red wine). It’s my kind of easy weekend dinner.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

  • Made with simple pantry staples.
  • Dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan.
  • Crunchy but not overly hard that you can’t bite, 😉
  • A healthier twist on classic Italian biscotti.
  • Stores beautifully for gifting or snacks.
Una vista aérea de los ingredientes para hornear en un mostrador gris: cuencos de almendras picadas, harina de almendras y mantequilla derretida; platos de cacao en polvo y harina; vainilla oscura, líquido ámbar, un pequeño cuenco de polvo y un paño gris, además de totopos crujientes para picar.

INGREDIENT NOTES

  • Almond flour: Use blanched almond flour or make your own.
  • Cocoa powder, unsweetened.
  • All-purpose flour, use gluten-free 1:1 flour if needed.
  • Oil
  • Agave or maple syrup
  • Almonds: Use coarsely chopped, unroasted almonds for crunch.

Variations

  • Replace almonds with pistachios or hazelnuts—or skip nuts for a biscotti no-nuts version.
  • Add chocolate chips or dried cherries for an indulgent twist.
  • Add orange zest and dark chocolate chips.
  • Dip in melted chocolate and sprinkle with flaky salt.
  • Use coconut sugar or date syrup for a refined sugar-free version.
Una vista de arriba abajo de los ingredientes para hornear: un cuenco con mezcla seca marrón, un plato de almendras picadas, tres pequeños cuencos con ingredientes líquidos, un batidor, totopos a un lado y una servilleta de tela gris sobre una superficie de piedra clara.

How to make biscotti at home?

  1. Mix all the ingredients and form a large cookie. Put in the oven for a few minutes.
  2. Remove from the oven, let it cool, and cut.
  3. Return to the oven.
  4. Let them cool and enjoy.
Un trozo de masa de chocolate marrón oscuro con trozos visibles de frutos secos se coloca sobre papel de pergamino arrugado. El lado izquierdo muestra la masa, mientras que el derecho revela el pergamino vacío y un pequeño trozo de masa con forma de totopos cerca.
Primer plano de troncos de biscotes de chocolate cortados en trozos, apoyados sobre papel pergamino. Las ricas galletas marrones revelan pequeños trozos de nueces y nopal, y la imagen suavemente enfocada resalta su densa textura.

HOME-COOK TIPS

  • The dough may look crumbly at first—mix slowly and it’ll come together.
  • For clean cuts, slice gently with a serrated knife after cooling.
  • Bake longer for a crunchier biscotti.
  • Double the batch and freeze half—your future self will thank you.
A marble surface holds a white rectangular platter with several slices of chocolate almond biscotti, scattered nuts, a spoon with cocoa powder, and crumbs. Two glasses of red wine are nearby, one on a white napkin, creating a cozy dessert scene.
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A marble surface with chocolate almond biscotti stacked on a white rectangular plate, scattered nuts, two glasses of red wine, a spoon with cocoa powder, and a small bowl of chocolate chunks in the background. Crumbs and biscotti pieces are scattered around.

Healthy Chocolate Almond Biscotti (Vegan & Dairy-Free)

Alejandra Graf
These healthy chocolate almond biscotti are perfectly crisp, lightly sweet, and full of rich cocoa flavor. Made with almond flour, maple syrup, and no dairy or eggs, they’re an easy one-bowl treat that pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, or even a glass of red wine. Ideal for gifting or keeping on hand for an afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course baking goods
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10 pieces

Equipment

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa, flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Add oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix until the dough comes together.
  • Stir in almonds. Shape into a rectangle about ½ inch thick.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until firm. Cool 20–25 minutes.
  • Reduce oven to 275°F (135°C). Slice biscotti with a serrated knife.
  • Bake again 20–25 minutes until crisp. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

Nut-Free Version: Skip the almonds and add pumpkin seeds or mini chocolate chips instead.
Refined Sugar-Free: Use pure maple syrup or date syrup for natural sweetness.
Double Chocolate: Drizzle or dip the cooled biscotti in melted dark chocolate and sprinkle with sea salt.
Store the biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
To re-crisp after freezing, bake for 5 minutes at 300°F.

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