Wholemeal biscuits with dried fruit

Name: Wholemeal biscuits with dried fruit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: Whole grain flour ½ cup; Nut flour 0.625 cup; Muscovado sugar 5 tbsp; Chopped hazelnuts 1.1 oz; Almond slices 1 oz; Flax seed 1 ½ tbsp; Sunflower seed oil 10 tsp; Water 10 tsp; Baking powder 1 ½ tsp; Fine salt 1 pinch

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Serving: 5
Cost: Average
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PRESENTATION

Whole wheat cookies with dried fruit? They’re really, like, a staple in many Italian homes—especially up north. And look, using nuts and seeds? Pretty much the norm there. These whole wheat cookies have this old-school, rustic vibe, thanks to hazelnuts, almonds, and flaxseeds. Seriously good crunch, and you can smell that toasted aroma with every bite. And the best part? You don't need any fancy gadgets to make them. Just grab a bowl and a spoon. Pretty simple.

Italian families? They love these healthy cookies for breakfast with coffee or maybe as a quick afternoon snack. The texture—so so tender and golden—comes from integral flours and natural sweeteners. It really makes them stand out from those usual store-bought cookies. And you know what? With all that fiber from the nuts and seeds, it’s not just about counting calories. They taste really good and fill you up.

In a lot of Italian bakeries, you’ll find variations of dried fruit cookies. Sometimes with apricot or figs for extra sweet goodness, or maybe a dash of orange zest for some zing. For sure. It’s awesome how the flavors blend—each cookie gives you a bit of moist chewiness from the dried fruit, a nutty snap, and a hint of caramel from the sweetener. People love that these whole wheat cookies aren’t overloaded with sugar—smart choice for anyone watching what they eat but not wanting to skip dessert.

Works great with tea or coffee. Or just on their own. You’ll see these healthy cookies at breakfast, in lunch boxes, or for guests looking for something crispy and homemade. Whether you're into traditional oatmeal or other fiber-rich cookies, these Italian-style ones with fruit and nuts really hit the spot. The mix of wholesome ingredients and tangy dried fruit is just awesome. They’re proof that simple, nutritious cookies can be really really satisfying and a ton of fun to eat.

How to prepare Wholemeal biscuits with dried fruit

To prepare the wholemeal biscuits with dried fruit, pour into a large bowl the wholemeal flour 1, the hazelnut flour 2 and the muscovado sugar 3.

Add a pinch of salt 4, then gradually pour in the oil 5 while stirring with a spoon 6.

Do the same with the water 7. Also add the baking powder 8, then stir in the chopped hazelnuts 9.

Finally add the sliced almonds 10 and the flax seeds 11. Mix until you obtain a homogeneous mixture 12.

Form the biscuits by taking about 35 g of mixture at a time (approximately 1 1/4 oz) and dropping them with the help of 2 tablespoons onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper 13; with these quantities you will make about 10 cookies. Bake in a preheated conventional oven at 356°F, then remove from the oven and let cool 14. Your wholemeal biscuits with dried fruit are ready to be enjoyed 15!