Chocolate Orange Almond Crisps | Easy, Flourless & Sugar-Free

These Chocolate Orange Almond Crisps are thin, golden, and beautifully crisp, with toasted sliced almonds, crunchy cacao nibs, fresh orange zest, and a dark chocolate drizzle. They look like something you’d choose from an artisan bakery, yet they’re unbelievably easy to make at home.

My husband and I already loved my Almond Crisp Cookies, and then your lovely messages started coming in! So many of you told me they’d become a favorite and you were making them on repeat. One reader wrote, “I love how simple the recipe is and how easy it is to adapt. They taste like a treat from an artisan bakery.” That made me so happy, and I couldn’t wait to make another version for you.

Chocolate and orange is one of my favorite combinations, so it felt perfect for a seasonal twist. And oh, the smell while these were baking! Toasted almonds, fragrant orange, and chocolate filled the house. I could hardly wait for them to cool and try that first crisp bite.

That first bite was dreamy. The delicate almond crunch, little bursts of cacao, bright orange, and smooth chocolate drizzle all came together so beautifully. We kept going back for another piece. I finally hid the jar at the back of the refrigerator so it wouldn’t catch my eye every time I opened the door!

These flourless almond Florentines come together with simple ingredients, many of which you probably already have in your pantry. Everything bakes in one thin sheet, so there’s no shaping individual cookies. Just mix, spread, bake, and finish with chocolate.

They’re beautiful for homemade Christmas gifts, sharing with friends, or enjoying with your afternoon coffee. Made with monk fruit sweetener and sugar-free dark chocolate, they bring all that festive chocolate-orange flavor to a crisp little treat you can enjoy well beyond the holidays.

How to Adapt This Recipe to Your Diet

Gluten-Free & Grain-Free: This recipe is naturally both.

Sugar-Free, Low-Carb & Keto-Friendly: Made with sweetener and sugar-free dark chocolate.

Paleo Option: Replace the butter with ghee.

Vegetarian: This recipe is naturally vegetarian.

Chocolate Orange Almond Crisps | Easy, Flourless & Sugar-Free

Annie, Healthy Food by Annie

Thin, golden Chocolate Orange Almond Crisps with toasted sliced almonds, crunchy cacao nibs, fragrant citrus zest, and a sugar-free dark chocolate drizzle. These easy flourless almond Florentines bake in one sheet, with no individual shaping.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Cooling & Setting Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Healthy Dessert, Healthy Snacks

Cuisine Gluten-Free, Grain Free, Keto Friendly, Low-Carb, Paleo Option, Sugar-Free, Vegetarian

Servings 20 almond crisps

Calories 74 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the Almond Crisps

• 140 g sliced almonds approximately 1⅔ cups
• 42 g unsweetened cacao nibs ¼ cup
• 1 medium orange finely grated zest only
• ¼ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 40 g egg white
• 5 tablespoons granulated sweetener I use monk fruit
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract homemade vanilla, see Notes
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• ½ teaspoon orange bitters
• 40 g unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
• 1 pinch salt

For the Chocolate Drizzle

• 20 g sugar-free dark chocolate melted

Instructions

 

• Prepare the Oven and Tray
  Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) conventional, without fan.
  Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  I use a tray measuring approximately 39 × 26 cm inside the top rim, with a 37 × 24 cm baking base.
• Lightly Whisk the Egg White
  In a mixing bowl, briefly whisk the egg white to loosen it.
  Do not whip it into peaks.
• Add the Sweetener and Flavorings
  Add the sweetener, orange zest, lemon zest, vanilla extract, almond extract, orange bitters, and salt.
  Mix until well combined.
• Fold in the Almonds and Cacao Nibs
  Add the sliced almonds and cacao nibs.
  Gently fold until evenly coated, then add the melted butter and mix thoroughly without breaking up the almond slices.
• Spread into a Thin Sheet
  Transfer the mixture to the prepared tray.
  Spread into a very thin, even layer, bringing the almond slices together without leaving large gaps or thick patches.
• Bake Until Golden
  Bake for 10 minutes, rotate the tray, then bake for another 8–10 minutes, or until evenly golden and toasted.
  Watch closely toward the end.
  The crisps will firm further as they cool.
• Cut While Warm
  Remove from the oven and let rest for approximately 5 minutes.
  Carefully cut into 16 large or 20 medium pieces while the sheet is still warm and slightly flexible.
• Cool Completely
  Leave on the tray until completely cool and crisp.
  Handle gently to avoid breaking the pieces.
• Drizzle with Chocolate
  Drizzle the melted sugar-free dark chocolate over the cooled crisps in thin lines.
• Set and Enjoy
  Refrigerate for approximately 10 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
  Enjoy or transfer to an airtight container.

Notes

1. Homemade Vanilla, I use my homemade vanilla extract for a warm, fragrant vanilla flavor that complements the toasted almonds and citrus.
2. Sweetener, I use granulated monk fruit sweetener. You can try another granulated baking sweetener, following its sweetness conversion. Concentrated stevia is not a tablespoon-for-tablespoon substitute. Different sweeteners may change browning and the final crunch.
3. Lemon Zest, Just ¼ teaspoon adds a subtle citrus hint while keeping orange as the main flavor. Grate only the colored peel, avoiding the white pith.
4. Spreading & Cutting, Spread very thinly and evenly. Cut after the five-minute rest, while the sheet is still warm and slightly flexible, before it becomes crisp and brittle.
5. Serving Size, I cut mine into 16 large pieces. You can also cut 20 medium pieces. The nutrition estimate below is for 1 of 20 pieces.
6. Storage, Once completely cooled and the chocolate has set, store in an airtight jar or container, with parchment between layers. Refrigerate in warm weather to keep the chocolate firm. Keep sealed to protect the crisp texture from moisture.

 

Nutrition Facts per Serving

Nutrition per serving: 1 of 20 servings (1 almond crisp), Calories: 74 kcal, Protein: 2.1 g, Carbohydrate: 5.8 g, Net Carb: 0.9 g, Sugars: 0.4 g, Fat: 6.4 g, Saturated Fat: 2.1 g, Fiber: 1.7 g, Sodium: 10 mg.

Estimated using monk fruit sweetener and sugar-free dark chocolate. Total carbohydrate includes approximately 3.2 g erythritol per serving. Net carbs exclude fiber and erythritol.

 

Nutrition Notes

✔️ Vitamin E & Magnesium: Almonds contribute vitamin E, while almonds and cacao nibs provide magnesium.

✔️ Protein & Fiber: Each crisp provides an estimated 2.1 g protein and 1.7 g fiber, with protein from almonds, cacao nibs, and egg white.

✔️ Cacao Polyphenols: Unsweetened cacao nibs contain naturally occurring cocoa polyphenols, including flavanols.

 

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Nutrition Disclaimer: These values are approximate, and actual values may vary based on the specific brands or types of ingredients used.

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