Almond Rounds (Dairy, Gluten/Grain, and Refined Sugar Free)

I hope everyone has had a healthy, happy start to 2014.  I enjoyed taking some time off of my blog and spend even more time with my family. This recipe is a creation based on a dessert my mom used to make.  Mom usually made her almond rounds with a bit of jam in the center which tasted and looked great.  This recipe doesn't use any grains as her original recipe required, nonetheless they taste great.  Ingredients

• 2 cups ground almonds
• 2 tablespoons coconut flour
• 3/4 cup palm or coconut sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoon gluten free almond extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Topping Options

• raspberry jam (I used Le Fruit by Natur-A.Vogel or Crofters) 
• whole blanched almonds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F and prepare mini muffin pan.
2. Combine all ingredients (except topping) until well blended.
3. Scoop batter into prepared muffin pan.
4. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until slightly brown on top.
5. Store in airtight container in the fridge.