Super Easy, Healthier Biscotti with Flaxseed

Super Easy, Healthier Biscotti with Flaxseed 

2 cups whole-wheat Flour

2 tablespoons Flaxseed (ground)

1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda

1/4 teaspoon Salt 

1/3 cup granulated Sugar

1/3 cup packed dark brown Sugar

2 large Egg whites 

1 large Egg 

1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla extract

1/3 cup dark Chocolate Chips (70%)

3/4 cup Walnuts (or Almonds if you prefer that) 

1. Preheat oven to 350°

2. Whisk egg, egg whites and sugars together, beat with a mixer at high speed for 2 minutes

3. Add flour, flaxseed, baking soda, and salt to the egg mix. Add vanilla and mix well.

4. Fold in chocolate and nuts.

5. Divide dough into 3 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 6-inch-long roll. Arrange rolls 3 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pat to a 1-inch thickness. Bake at 350° for 28 minutes or until firm.

6. Remove rolls from baking sheet; cool 10 minutes on a wire rack then Cut rolls diagonally into 30 (1/2-inch) slices. Place, cut sides down, on baking sheet. Reduce oven temperature to 325°; bake for 7 minutes.

7. Turn cookies over; bake for 7 minutes again (cookies will be slightly soft in center but will harden as they cool).

8. Remove from baking sheet; cool on wire rack.