# Vegan Biscotti Biscuits This Recipe for Orange Almond Biscotti is Completely Vegan By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-01-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-almond-biscotti References: [minimalistbaker](http://minimalistbaker.com/orange-almond-biscotti/) The 'Minimalist Baker' blog recently put together a vegan-friendly recipe for orange almond biscotti. Biscotti is a traditional Italian treat that is baked twice in order to give it an extra-crunchy exterior. This recipe gives the cookie a healthy upgrade by using vegan-friendly ingredients and natural sweeteners. The orange almond biscotti recipe is easy to make and only requires 10 ingredients in total. To begin, users whip up a batch of [cookie dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytobake-cookie-dough1) from a combination of pumpkin puree, coconut oil, cornmeal and other healthy ingredients. The batter is sweetened with organic cane sugar and flavored with toasted almonds and a hint of orange zest. The batter is then molded into two log-shaped segments, baked until golden brown, sliced and then baked again. The end result is a [crunchy cookie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-italian-amaretti-cookies) that offers a [vegan-friendly alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-holiday-menu) to the traditional Italian biscuit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Baking:** The trend towards plant-based ingredients and natural sweeteners creates an opportunity for innovative, healthy baked goods. - **Two-stage Baking:** The technique of baking a cookie twice creates a unique, crunchy texture that can be applied to other treats for added texture and flavor. - **Simple Ingredient Recipes:** Consumers are looking for recipes that feature a few simple and healthy ingredients, which could lead to the rise of minimalist cooking and baking blogs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Vegan Food:** The growing demand for vegan food products creates a market for plant-based alternatives to traditional treats. - **Natural Sweeteners:** The use of natural sweeteners in baking could replace artificial ingredients and create opportunities for new businesses in the food industry. - **Cooking and Baking Education:** The popularity of cooking and baking blogs offers opportunities for online education platforms and cooking schools to meet the demand for accessible, simple recipes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan-Friendly Colomba Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colomba-cake.md) - [Vegan Artistic Cookie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-palette-sugar-cookie-kit.md) - [Ready-To-Eat Vegan Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytoeat-vegan-cookies.md) - [Soft-Baked Free-From Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-chip-cookies.md) - [Simple Ingredient Biscuit Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realfoods-by-organico-biscuits.md) - [Veganized Caramel Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-caramel-stroopwafel.md) - [Mini Banana Bread Biscottis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-banana-bread-biscotti.md) - [Kosher Vegan Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-vegan-cookies.md) - [Free-From Birthday Cake Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscos.md)