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almond flour

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Ground oats are often more affordable and can provide a similar texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener, while granulated sugar is widely available.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean paste

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is often less expensive and still imparts flavor.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and set aside.

In a bowl, combine 10 egg yolks and 180g of sugar and beat for several minutes.

Gradually add 50g of all-purpose flour to the egg yolk mixture and mix well.

Gently fold in the beaten egg whites into the mixture.

Prepare the filling by boiling 6 tablespoons of sugar with 12 tablespoons of water until it reaches the thread stage (between 101°C and 105°C).

Once the sugar syrup is at the right temperature, add the 6 egg yolks and mix well.

Return the mixture to the heat to thicken.

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