A delicious, healthy florentine recipe that's easy to make and easy on your waistline! These almond florentines make an amazing edible gift, afternoon treat, or light and sweet dessert.

This homemade florentines recipe is the latest addition to my "healthier treats" section. They are so easy to make and taste just like, if not better, the traditional almond florentines.
As with most of my recipes, these healthy florentines are gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, grain-free, vegan and completely utterly delicious. And there's no baking involved either!
How are these vegan florentines different?
Traditional almond florentines are made with a heavy dose of butter, sugar and cream. They're ok for an occasional treat, but certainly not something you'd want to have too often if you're trying to eat healthier. And needless to say, they're not traditionally vegan-friendly either.
For this healthier alternative, you'll only need 3 ingredients and some dark chocolate if you're feeling indulgent.
Gluten-Free Florentine Ingredients
The secret to this recipe lies in its simple, wholesome ingredients. All are easy to find, and once you’ve tasted these gluten-free florentines, you won't want to go back!
The ingredients are as follows:
- Sliced Almonds: I have used sliced almonds because they stick together nicely, but you could try crushed almonds too. Just make sure they are all coated properly with the syrup and coconut oil mixture to help them stick together and stay together.
- Maple Syrup - to add a hint of sweetness.
- Coconut Oil - nothing works better than melted coconut oil, it adds a gentle coconut flavour while helping these beauties stick together.
- Dark Chocolate Chips (optional) - I love dark chocolate. Chocolate chips are easiest, but if you don’t mind a bit of chopping, a chopped good-quality dark or raw chocolate would be perfect too.
How to Make Healthy Almond Florentines
- Start by roasting the almonds in the oven. You don't have to, but roasting the almonds take these florentines to the next level.
- Preheat oven to 180C / 355F, line a baking tray with baking paper and roast the almonds for around 8 minutes
- Once done, pop the almonds to a bowl and set aside (leave the baking tray with baking paper aside too, we will need it again)
- Next, put the maple syrup and coconut oil together in a small pot and gently bring to boil
- Take off the heat and pour the mixture straight onto the almonds
- Let cool down for a minute or so and then take a heaped tablespoon of the mixture and flatten onto the baking tray
- It should make 10 florentines.
- Pop the tray into the freezer for around 15 minutes.
- Melt the raw chocolate and then dip the bottom of the florentine into the chocolate and put it chocolate side up on a baking tray
- Pop back in the freezer for 20 minutes to set.
- Once you take the florentines out of the freezer place them into an airtight container and enjoy with coffee!
They taste almost like sweet crackers; they’re perfectly crispy while still being chewy. Simple and sweet.
Other healthy vegan treats to try
If you enjoyed thee healthy florentines, you'll also love our:
- Healthy chocolate brownie balls
- 3 Ingredient chocolate discs
- Healthy flapjack without butter
- Vegan bounty bars
Recipe
Healthy Florentine Recipe
Delicious almond florentines that are a healthier alternative to the original version. Vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 150g sliced almonds
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- Optional; melted dark chocolate for dipping
Instructions
- Start by roasting the almonds in the oven. You don't have to, but roasting the almonds takes these florentines to the next level.
- Preheat oven to 180C / 355F, line a baking tray with baking paper and roast the almonds for around 8 minutes.
- Once done, pop the almonds to a bowl and set aside (leave the baking tray with baking paper aside too, we will need it again)
- Next, put the maple syrup and coconut oil together in a small pot and gently bring to boil.
- Take off the heat and pour the mixture straight onto the almonds
- Let cool down for a minute or so and then take a heaped tablespoon of the mixture and flatten onto the baking tray
- It should make 10 florentines.
- Pop the tray into the freezer for around 15 minutes.
- Melt the raw chocolate and then dip the bottom of the florentines into the chocolate and put it chocolate side up on a baking tray
- Pop back in the freezer for 20 minutes to set.
- Once you take the florentines out of the freezer place them into an airtight container and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 179Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 8gProtein: 3g
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
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Juliet
Hi Hedi,
I love my sweet treats too much and sit at a desk 5 days a week.
I am looking to get vegan dark chocolate for baking and need help with picking chocolate that's healthier but tasty. Could you recommend one that is not bitter and where I can go to buy it from? I usually shop at Tesco's and Holland and Barrett
Hedi Hearts
Hello Juliet, I love raw chocolate, but they can be a bit bitter. Try Raw Halo or Ombar Mylk Chocolate, they are lovely although I am not sure if they are sold in Tesco's. Hedi x x x
Juliet Ighodaro
Thanks for the advice Hedi xxx
Laura
Would maple syrup work as the liquid sweetner?
Hedi Hearts
yes it would Laura, definitely. Hedi x
Linda Kearns
Hi, could you please let me know how many calories each Florentine has?
Hedi Hearts
So sorry Linda, but I dont do calorie counting. Hedi x x x
Jacqui
They look and sound so freaking good! I can't wait to make these.