late-morning

I frequently find myself looking at the pastry cases in coffee shops, wishing for just a bite of something along with my cup of coffee. Even though I have started making coffee at home, there is something nice about taking a break from my desk and walking outside to get a cup of java late-morning. The danishes and muffins never look that great, and frankly, aren’t worth the $3 for a sugar high. I baked up these biscotti to have as treats through the week with my coffee, and have been loving the filling combination of nuts and fruit studding each bite versace bags.

These little biscotti fit the bill for a snack- they are about 1/4 of the size of their normal counterparts, which means I can dip a couple into my coffee and feel like I had a significant snack without ruining my breakfast. Two of my favorites come together in this recipe: toasted almond flavor and chewy sweet dates. While making biscotti is a two step process of first baking it in a log and then letting them cool before cutting and baking once more, it’s worth it for every bite where you find a crunchy almond piece or a date chunk! You can freeze half of them like I did so that you surprise yourself in a month when you’re craving something sweet & crunchy. Meal planning, duh headphone amp.