Protein-Packed Bean Biscotti: Your Secret to a Healthier, Delicious Morning
In our fast-paced lives, the quest for a wholesome, energizing start to the day often leads us down a familiar path: the search for more protein in our morning meals. Yet, many of us aren’t always keen on a heavy breakfast of bacon and eggs, or even the substantial commitment of Greek yogurt. We yearn for something lighter, more convenient, perhaps even a little sweet, that can be easily enjoyed with our morning coffee or tea. This is where the humble biscotti steps into the spotlight, not just as a classic coffee companion, but as a surprisingly versatile canvas for a healthy transformation.
For many, biscotti evokes memories of the 90s — those oversized glass jars filled with elongated, often chocolate-dipped, cookies gracing the counters of burgeoning coffee shops. While delightful, the reputation of biscotti sometimes suffers from the misconception that it must be rock-hard, requiring a serious dunk to soften. This couldn’t be further from the truth of a truly well-made biscotti. In my culinary philosophy, biscotti should be delightfully crisp, offering a satisfying snap without demanding a struggle to bite into. It should invite a gentle dunk, softening just enough to melt in your mouth, rather than acting as an orthodontic challenge. It’s time to redefine what biscotti can be: not just a treat, but a smart, satisfying start to your day.
