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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).

Separate the egg whites from the yolks in two bowls.

Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Incorporate the almond flour and all-purpose flour gradually into the mixture.

Fold in the beaten egg whites gently to maintain volume.

Add lemon zest and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.

Pour the batter into a greased baking dish, spreading evenly.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.

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