Jednostavni i zdravi keksi od lješnjaka bez šećera za djecu

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Blagdani su vrijeme kad kuća miriše na kolače, ali i razdoblje u kojem se mnogi roditelji pitaju postoji li zdravija alternativa klasičnim slasticama. Dobra vijest je da postoje jednostavni zdravi keksi bez šećera za djecu koji su ukusni, praktični i dovoljno fini da ih rado jedu i odrasli. Ovi keksi su idealan primjer kako se uz par sastojaka mogu napraviti zdravi keksi za djecu, ali i za sve koji se žele hraniti svjesnije tijekom blagdana.

Bez rafiniranog šećera, s prirodnom slatkoćom datulja i bazom od zobenog brašna i lješnjaka, ovo su zdravi keksi od zobenog brašna koji se lako uklapaju u svakodnevni jelovnik. Zbog svoje prhkosti i blagog okusa idealni su kao sitni kolačići od lješnjaka, a jednako dobro funkcioniraju i u blagdanskoj verziji kao keksi od lješnjaka i čokolade. Ovi prhki keksi s lješnjacima jednako su omiljeni među djecom i odraslima, bez obzira na to pripremaš li ih pomoću kalupa ili kao jednostavne okrugle kekse od lješnjaka.

Sastojci

• 120 g fino mljevenih lješnjaka
• 100 g finog zobenog brašna
  (ako melješ zobene pahuljice, samelji ih u zaista fino brašno)
• 40–50 g praha datulja
• 1 prstohvat soli
• 1/2 žličice vanilije (opcionalno)
• 90 g maslaca ili gheeja, hladnog
• 1 manje jaje
• 1–2 žlice hladnog mlijeka/biljnog mlijeka, po potrebi ako je tijesto presuho

Priprema

1. U zdjeli pomiješaj sve suhe sastojke.
2. Dodaj hladni maslac ili ghee narezan na kockice i utrljaj ga prstima dok ne dobiješ mrvičastu teksturu.
3. Umiješaj jaje. Ovisno o veličini jaja, možda će biti potrebno dodatno prilagoditi smjesu.
   Ja sam imala veliko jaje pa sam morala dodati još malo zobenog brašna. Dodaji ga žlicu po žlicu dok ne uspiješ formirati kompaktno tijesto. Ako ti je tijesto mrvičasto dodaji žlicu po žlicu hladnog mlijeka ili biljnog mlijeka.
4. Oblikuj tijesto u disk i stavi ga u hladnjak na 30 minuta.
5. Razvaljaj tijesto između dva papira za pečenje na debljinu 4–5 mm i reži kalupima.
   Ako želiš bržu varijantu, tijesto možeš oblikovati u kobasicu i narezati na deblje kolutiće.
6. Peci kekse na 170 °C, 11–15 minuta, dok lagano ne porumene po rubovima.

Po želji ih možeš dodatno ukrasiti ili djelomično umočiti u čokoladu. Ja sam dio keksa umočila u vegansku čokoladu bez šećera, a dio ostavila običan. Obe verzije su odlične. Čokoladne kekse čuvaj u hladnjaku, a one bez čokolade možeš držati na sobnoj temperaturi nekoliko dana.

Savršeni zdravi keksi za blagdane

Ovi keksi su odlični za dječje tanjuriće, školske užine, blagdanske pladnjeve ili kao mali poklon zapakiran u vrećicu. Njihov okus je blag, prirodan i nije presladak, što ih čini idealnima ako tražiš zdrave kekse za djecu, ali i zdravije slastice za cijelu obitelj.

Ako ti se recept svidio, ostavi like i komentar i javi dojmove. A ako tražiš još ideja, zaviri u ostale recepte iz naše blagdanske serije i pronađi dodatne zdrave slastice za ove blagdane 🎄🍪

Simple and Healthy Hazelnut Cookies Without Sugar for Kids

The holidays are a time when the house smells of freshly baked treats, but also a period when many parents start wondering if there is a healthier alternative to classic sweets. The good news is that there are simple, healthy sugar-free cookies for kids that are delicious, practical, and tasty enough for adults to enjoy as well. These cookies are a great example of how just a few ingredients can be turned into healthy treats for children, and for anyone who wants to eat more mindfully during the holidays.

Free from refined sugar, naturally sweetened with dates, and made with oat flour and hazelnuts, these are healthy oat-flour cookies that easily fit into everyday meals. Thanks to their light, crumbly texture and mild flavor, they work perfectly as small hazelnut cookies, but they are just as lovely in a festive version as hazelnut-and-chocolate cookies. These crumbly hazelnut cookies are equally loved by children and adults, whether you shape them with cookie cutters or make simple round hazelnut cookies.

Ingredients

• 120 g finely ground hazelnuts
• 100 g fine oat flour
  (if grinding oat flakes, make sure they are very finely ground)
• 40–50 g date powder
• a pinch of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
• 90 g butter or ghee, cold
• 1 small egg
• 1–2 tablespoons cold milk or plant-based milk, if needed (if the dough is too dry)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.
2. Add the cold butter or ghee, cut into cubes, and rub it into the mixture with your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Mix in the egg. Depending on the size of the egg, you may need to adjust the dough.
   I used a large egg, so I added a little more oat flour. Add it one tablespoon at a time until you can form a compact dough. If the dough feels too crumbly, add cold milk or plant-based milk, one tablespoon at a time.
4. Shape the dough into a disk and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Roll out the dough between two sheets of baking paper to about 4–5 mm thick and cut out cookies using cutters.
   For a quicker option, shape the dough into a log and slice it into thicker rounds.
6. Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 11–15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.

If desired, you can decorate the cookies or dip them partially in chocolate. I dipped some in vegan sugar-free chocolate and left the rest plain—both versions are delicious. Store chocolate-coated cookies in the refrigerator, and keep the plain ones at room temperature for several days.

Perfect Healthy Holiday Cookies

These cookies are perfect for kids’ snack plates, school lunches, holiday cookie trays, or as a small homemade gift wrapped in a bag. Their flavor is mild, natural, and not overly sweet, making them ideal if you are looking for healthy cookies for kids, as well as healthier treats for the whole family.

If you liked this recipe, leave a like and a comment to share your thoughts. And if you’re looking for more inspiration, check out the other recipes in our holiday series and discover more healthy treats for this season 🎄🍪