Happy Hump day! It’s Wednesday and that usually means you have made it through 60% of the work week and really it’s all down hill from here. But this week is even better…you know why???
Easter Holidays!!!
And a four day work week means that you’ve actually made it through 75% of the work week by now. Well done you! I can honestly say that I’m really looking forward to this holiday weekend. Some rest, relaxation, time with family, and a few treats all sound like the perfect end to what has been a very hectic week so far.
Most years I get to celebrate Easter with my Greek family back in Adelaide, but unfortunately a visit interstate just wasn’t possible this year. Since my family doesn’t make a big deal about Easter, I always loved spending it with my Greek family. Their company is great, but their food is even better! At easter time my Greek Momma cooks up a storm of traditional delights such as avgolemono soup, which is served after midnight mass to mark the end of lent. But the one thing the whole family looks forward to most is my Greek Momma’s Flaounes, a traditional easter bread filled with cheese and sultanas. My Greek Momma’s son told me I should have a crack and make them gluten free…
I pondered it over for a minute, but thoughts of lead weights not bread rolls filled my mind so I decided to give that challenge a miss.
I opted for something much simpler instead: cookies. When it comes to gluten free baking I find cookies are always a reliable option. They stick together better, and there is no need for any fancy gums or 10 different types of flour. So for me, cookies are where it’s at. And this recipe couldn’t be any simpler! I used this recipe from Elena’s Pantry as inspiration for the biscuit base, then dressed them up a bit to make these lovely Lemon Snow Eggs.
Lovely Lemon Snow Eggs
(Gluten free, Grain free, Dairy free, Vegan, Low FODMAP)
Ingredients:
Biscuit Base
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 2 tbsp brown rice syrup or other liquid sweetener
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1.5 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- Egg shaped cookie cutter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar OR Sugar Free Protein Frosting (see below)
- Lemon juice
- Unsweetened desiccated coconut
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with baking paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the almond flour and sea salt. Mix with a fork to combine.
- In a separate bowl whisk together the coconut oil, brown rice syrup, lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Add wet ingredients to almond flour mixture and mix thoroughly to combine. The dough will resemble bread crumbs at this stage.
- Fold chia and poppy seeds into the mixture. Then using your hands, carefully shape the dough into a ball.
- Roll out dough between two sheets of baking paper to 1/4 inch thickness. Use the cookie cutter to cut out shapes and carefully transfer to baking pan.
- Cook in pre-heated oven for approximately 5 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool slightly on pan before transferring to cooling rack.
- In a small bowl combine powdered sugar with a small squeeze of lemon juice. Stir to form a thick paste. If frosting is too thick for your liking, continue adding lemon juice until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Place desiccated coconut in a small shallow bowl. When cookie have cooled completely, frost them with icing then roll in coconut and serve.
- Store biscuits in an airtight container and keep in a cool dry place. Best if consumed within 2 – 3 days.
To download a printable version of this recipe click here: Lemon Snow Eggs
They are not as special as Flaounes, but I’m sure my Greek Momma would approve no less!
Aww they are so cute!!!
Tradition back home in NZ was to have hot cross buns lightly toasted in the oven on Good Friday. Nom!
I, too, am very excited about having four days off! Woo hoo!
Hi! Getting ready for the Easter Bunny and keeping it healthy can be a challenge! Thanks for this festive cookie recipe. I was lucky to be raised on healthy foods; no store bought candy for Easter! My mom made us home-made candy using things like grounded up nuts and honey instead of sugar. On my blog, I share my moms (non-gluten) Walnut Cake recipe. It’s SOOOOO GOOD! http://www.YourPowerfulLIFE.wordpress.com
Yours in Health,
Maria Lauren
My mom used to fill plastic eggs with things like stickers so we didn’t have a candy overload. Your mom’s cake sounds so yummy…I’ll definitely check it out
These look so yummy! And I can have all of the ingredients, too. I will have to try these soon : )
Thanks Sarah…and I’ve been hanging to try out your strawberry cornbread recipe but haven’t been able to find any masa flour
I’m going to check out a mexican food shop next week so hopefully they will have it. Hope you have a lovely easter
These look wonderful Sarah! Well done – got to get me some almond flour….
Happy Easter!
xo
Hi! I nominated you for the Liebster Award because you rock!
You can view the post here: http://barefootbeing.com/2012/04/04/the-liebster/
We don’t have any Easter traditions, but I’ve always loved it because it’s around my birthday
When I was a kid, that meant spring break, birthday party (and presents!), AND warm weather… not bad for one holiday. Hope you have a fantastic and relaxing long weekend!
Thanks andrea! How was your birthday? Did the weather hold up for your run outside?
Aww, thanks for asking
It was pretty crummy weather in the morning but it cleared up by the afternoon, so we had an early dinner at the beach, which was fab-o! Didn’t get a long run in, but got a lot of relaxing and friend-ing, so that def made up for it 
Yay that’s so good! I love the beach…it is so relaxing hey! The weather is looking mighty fine here today so I might go for a stroll along Bondi Beach a bit later…tough life I know haha
I always enjoyed Easter only just as an excuse for another holiday. I got an Easter egg chocolate from a friend at uni yesterday, and that was my very first one that I got in my whole entire like! So I guess that answers your question about whether I celebrate Easter or not
ooo what kind of easter egg??? I didn’t even buy any this year. Normally I treat myself to a dark chocolate lindt bunny but didn’t end up getting one…but there is still another day before easter…so that could change haha
It was just a simple milk chocolate wrapped in pink foil, but it was still pretty cute! Didn’t want to open it up and eat it, so I could just adore it instead
my husband would love these!! anything with lemon. YUM!
These cookies look yummy, I love coconut!
Oh my gosh, I need to get some almond flour to play with!