lemon zest and chewy blueberries

🍋 Mediterranean Lemon Zest & Chewy Blueberry Cookies

Ingredients

• 1½ cups almond flour (or oat flour)

• ½ cup whole-wheat flour (or all-purpose)

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp sea salt

• Zest of 2 lemons

• ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup

• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¾ cup fresh or dried blueberries
  (If fresh, lightly pat dry)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven: 175°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. Dry mix: In a bowl, whisk flours, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest.

3. Wet mix: In another bowl, whisk honey, olive oil, egg, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Combine: Stir wet ingredients into dry until a soft dough forms.

5. Fold in blueberries: Gently mix to keep berries whole.

6. Shape: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto tray and flatten slightly.

7. Bake: 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers stay soft.

8. Cool: Let cool on tray 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.

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Mediterranean Touch Tips

• Drizzle with warm honey + lemon juice

• Add chopped pistachios or almonds for crunch

• Serve with Greek yogurt and fresh fruit

Storage

• Keeps 3 days at room temperature

• Refrigerate up to 1 week

• Freezes well for quick treats