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A tray with Maltese Kwarezimal topped with agave syrup and chopped almonds

Kwarezimal – Maltese Almond Biscuits to Bake this Easter

Geraldine Bartolo
This healthy Kwarezimal is the best almond biscuits recipe you can try this Easter. It’s also vegan and super easy to make!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Maltese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Servings 4 logs
Calories 665 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g Ground Almonds
  • 160 g Oat Flour
  • 75 g Sweetener
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa
  • Zest of 1 Lemon
  • 1 tsp Orange Blossom Water
  • 30 g Dates
  • 30 g Sultanas
  • 30 g Mulberries
  • 3 tbsp Agave Syrup

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C
  • In a food processor, chop dates, sultanas & mulberries mixed with oats to form a ‘flour’ consistency. Add lemon zest and keep blending.
  • Mix in almond meal, sweetener, cinnamon & cocoa to the fruit and oat mixture
  • Add zest of 1 lemon & orange blossom water to the mixture
  • Slowly add water to form a dough consistency
  • Cut into 4 logs
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Do not overcook as the Kwarezimal will keep hardening as it cools!
  • Top with agave & chopped almonds

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