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Vegan Pumpkin Almond Flour Biscotti {keto option)

Vegan pumpkin almond flour biscotti that are oil-free, grain-free & gluten-free! Make them keto with 1 ingredient swap. So delicious! Keep them plain, or add adornments, such as dried fruit, mini chocolate chips, or chopped nuts and seeds.

Last week, Yasa wrote a comment for my 4-Ingredient Almond Flour Biscotti, asking if I thought they could be made into pumpkin biscotti.

I was pretty sure it could work, but less sure whether the other ingredients, or the baking time and temperature, would need adjustments. 

I decided it was imperative that I find out :).

With minimal tweaking and a few test bakes, I had what Yasa and I were hoping for: Easy Pumpkin Almond Flour Biscotti. 

My empirical (and rigorous) testing also confirms that they are most excellent with midmorning and/or afternoon tea. Sample size: 1 (moi).

The basic mix is much like the original biscotti, except that an additional 1/2 tablespoon of tapioca starch (or arrowroot), as well as some pumpkin pie spice, are added to the dry ingredients. 

Following a whisk of the dry ingredients, add 1/4 cup canned unsweetened pumpkin, an optional teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup coconut sugar. I did not need more than the 1/4 cup/36 g of sugar used in the original recipe. Since this dough can be eaten raw, taste it and decide if you would like more or less sweetener before adding the entire amount. 

For a keto friendly version, simply swap in an equal amount keto-friendly granular sweetener.

The dough may seem dry when you begin stirring, but it transforms into a firm, moist dough in moments. A spoon or spatula works fine, but fingers work even better for combining.

Transfer the dough onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and roll into an even, 12-inch (30 cm) log. Next, use your fingertips to flatten the log to a width of 2 and 1/2 inches (6.35 cm).

Slide the baking sheet into a preheated 350F oven and bake for 19 to 23 minutes until slightly risen, smooth, firm, and lightly browned.

I employ the same trick with this biscotti as I do with all my biscotti recipes: cool the baked log and then chill for at least an hour until cold. This makes it easier to cut perfect pieces, and prevents squished and broken slices. 

Transfer the chilled log to a cutting board and cut, at an angle, into 1/2-inch thick slices. 

Place the slices back on the baking sheet and return to the oven–this time at 250F–for a longer, slower bake. This second bake is to remove moisture from the biscotti  and make them crisp.

These are everything you are hoping for in a classic, not-too-sweet, yet completely satisfying, pumpkin & spice treat!

It goes without saying, but I will say it nonetheless: gussy and garnish as you please with dried fruit, chocolate, candied ginger, or chopped nuts or seeds.

Happy baking!

More Amazing Vegan & Gluten-Free Biscotti Recipe to Try:

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  2. 2-Ingredient Coconut Biscotti {grain-free, oil-free}
  3. 100% Oat Biscotti
  4. Chickpea Flour Biscotti {grain-free}
  5. Coconut Flour Biscotti {grain-free}
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Pumpkin Almond Flour Biscotti {vegan, keto option)

Pumpkin Almond Flour Biscotti {vegan, keto option)

Yield: 24 small biscotti
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour

Healthy and delicious pumpkin spice biscotti made with almond flour! They are naturally vegan, grain-free, oil-free, Paleo, and keto-friendly. Keep them plain, or add adornments, such as dried fruit, mini chocolate chips, or chopped nuts and seeds.

Ingredients

  • 1 and 3/4 cups (196 g) blanched almond flour
  • 2 and 1/2 tablespoons tapioca starch or arrowroot
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup (36 g) coconut sugar (see notes for keto option)

keto option

  • Optional:1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, starch, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt. Add the pumpkin, sugar, and (optional) vanilla, stirring until completely combined.
  3. Scrape dough into a mound in the center of the prepared cookie sheet. Roll dough into a log that measures 12 inches long. Using fingertips, flatten log until it is about 2 and 1/2 inches wide, and just over 1/2 an inch high.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 19 to 23 minutes or until light golden brown and the center is set & firm to the touch. Turn oven off, cool completely on sheet, and then refrigerate at least 1 hour until cold. Using parchment paper, lift log onto a cutting board.
  5. Preheat oven to 250F. Slide log off of parchment paper and place paper back on cookie sheet.
  6. Using a sharp knife, cut log crosswise and slightly diagonal into 24 biscotti. Place slices cut side down on paper-lined cookie sheet.
  7. Bake biscotti for 20 minutes. Remove sheet and, using spatula, turn over biscotti. Return to oven and bake for 20 minutes longer. Turn oven off, keep door closed, and let biscotti remain in oven for 1-2 hours until cooled (this further dries them).

Notes

Storage: Store the cooled biscotti in an airtight container at (cool) room temperature for up to 1 week, the refrigerator for 3 weeks or the freezer for up to 6 months.

Sweetener: Feel free to use an equal amount of your favorite granular sweetener, including brown sugar or granular sugar alternative.

Keto Option: Prepare as directed, but replace the coconut sugar with an equal amount of keto-friendly granular sweetener or brown sugar replacement sweetener (be sure to use an option that is a measure for measure replacement). Note that the biscotti may not brown as much (due to the absence of sugar).

Keto Macros (using keto sugar substitute) per biscotto: Calories: 50/ Carbs: 2.7 g / Sugars: 0.4 g (the remaining macros stay the same).

Pumpkin Pie Spice: You can also use the following in place of pre-mixed pumpkin pie spice: 3/4 ground cinnamon + 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger + 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice + 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or cloves

Nutrition Information
Yield 24 Serving Size 1 biscotto
Amount Per Serving Calories 58Total Fat 4.1gSaturated Fat 0.3gCholesterol 0mgSodium 42.7mgCarbohydrates 4.7gFiber 1gSugar 2.4gProtein 1.8g

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Chrissy

Friday 26th of May 2023

Hi, these sound delicious. Do you think it would work just as well with sweet potato, reducing the sugar a little?

Camilla

Tuesday 30th of May 2023

Hi Chrissy,

Yes, I think that would work well :)

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Yasa

Monday 16th of December 2019

Oh, wow! I never thought you’d make a recipe on it! I just assumed you’d respond to the comment! I feel very honored! Thank you so much! I’m going to make these right now!

Camilla

Monday 16th of December 2019

My pleasure, Yasa!!!

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