These Double Chocolate Mocha Biscotti are egg-free and gluten-free. Because eggs are a main component of biscotti, I haven’t seen a lot, if any egg-free recipes, for this type of cookie. My favorite thing about these gluten-free biscotti, however, is how simple they are to make. Just throw everything in the food processor and you’re already halfway there.
Double Chocolate Mocha Biscotti
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- 1 tablespoon organic decaf coffee beans, espresso grind
- ¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine almond flour, cacao powder, arrowroot powder, ground coffee, salt, and baking soda
- Pulse until ingredients are well combined
- Pulse in honey until the dough forms a ball
- Remove dough from food processor and work in chocolate chips with your hands
- Form dough into 2 logs on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
- Bake at 325°F for 25 minutes, then remove from oven and cool for 1 hour
- Cut the logs into ½ inch slices on the diagonal with a very sharp knife
- Spread slices out on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F for 12-15 minutes
- Remove from oven and allow to cool, set, and become crispy
- Serve
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PJ says
Here it is several years later, and *still* making these every holiday – a requested treat for some friends and family. I do omit the chocolate chips and add in blanched slivered almonds instead.
Have not figured out how to keep the logs (I make 3) from cracking, so I try to push them bake together right after the first bake. Then do the same for any slices that try to separate after the second bake.
Elana says
PJ, thanks for letting me know these are a requested treat for friends and family :-)
PJ says
Returning again to say that this recipe is still one of the very best ever – husbands (gluten-afraid) of wife friends (gluten-free desiring) love it every time I make it! And it travels so well to distant loved ones. The quality with a minimum of ingredients and fuss can’t be beat. If the first batch doesn’t come out perfectly, the second will with just a bit of learning.
Now would so love to see your talents used for a gluten-free rugelach (cinnamon, of course) please?
Elana says
PJ, I LOVE your comment! Thanks for letting me know that your crowd loves it every time. And yes, I do need to create a grain-free rugelach recipe :-)
Monica White says
This is one of my favourite recipes, and I’ve lost count how many times I’ve made it. It is perfect for my family members who don’t eat gluten free too. I recommend your website to everyone I know who is starting on a gluten free journey.
Elana says
Monica, this is one of my favorites too! Thanks for recommending my website to everyone :-)
PJ says
This is an excellent recipe that accomplishes gluten-free, and not-too-sweet with just a few ingredients – the best. I skipped the chocolate chips and mixed in slivered almonds instead. The batter took some mixing (by hand), but did work. Made 3 “logs” instead of 2, planning to have smaller biscotti. The first baking took significantly longer. The slicing was fine, and the second baking also took a lot longer. Next time I plan to slice on an even steeper diagonal, and thinner. I prefer biscotti on the stiff, crunchy side, though once the dough is cooked, the second baking could be less for something softer. These came out perfect while having a great “chew” feel in the mouth. Making these again to send off for a Valentine’s package to far-away son and fiance. Would love to see a “classic” non-chocolate anise-infused version of this recipe (one always has the add-ins options).
Elana says
PJ, thanks for your comment and for letting me know this is an excellent recipe! Here’s a non-chocolate biscotti recipe for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/lemon-almond-biscotti/
Enjoy!
Elana
SueB says
These turned out fabulously – I made them for my neighbour who can’t eat eggs. Instead of adding chocolate chips I added a 1/2 cup mix of unsulphured, organic coconut flakes and cocao nibs for crunch. It made around 20 small biscotti that are super crunchy and great with a cup of coffee. Will definitely make theses again.
Elana says
Sue, thanks so much for letting me know these turned out fabulously! They’re one of our favorites too :-)
Onae says
Thank you, Elana! This recipe was a success! ALL of my children like these which is a huge challenge. I made these yesterday and they were all gone before bedtime. I am so grateful! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Elana says
Onae, you are so very welcome! Glad to hear these were a hit with your children :-)
Jennifer says
These are phenomenal! I made them with pecan meal/flour (can’t have almonds) and used maple syrup (allergic to honey. I’m a pain) and they came out just beautifully. I made the lemon ones with the same substitutions and they also rock.
Elana, yours is a site I know I can rely on for tasty, healthful recipes free of gluten and dairy. Many sites have recipes, but they are hit or miss. When I direct someone your way, I know they’ll find what they need AND be pleased with the outcome. I also have your book and the nut free flourless brownies are a hit with everyone.
Maria says
Hi!
Thanks for another great recipe! Do you think I can do s a direct substitute of chestnut flour for the almond flour?
Kim says
I have made these several times. Substituted Honeyville Almond Meal (have used Trader Joe’s in the past successfully too), a simple syrup because I was out of honey (Cook equal parts water to organic cane sugar, added vanilla for flavor, then cool to use in this recipe), added additional 1/2 tsp baking powder just for fun, Decaf instant coffee, and Enjoy Life chocolate chunks. Perfect!
ceecee says
Look forward to making these but could not find arrowroot powder locally, even in Whole Foods. Can I substitute cornstarch? Thanks for a gluten free biscotti recipe!
Ceecee says
Just found a comment from Queenjellybean in 2011 that cornstarch works. Thanks!