Vegan Rhubarb Almond Friands

Make these pretty vegan rhubarb almond friands! They are so easy to make and incredibly delicious. Perfect for Mother's Day or a sweet afternoon treat. 

The Recipe

Vegan Rhubarb Almond Friands

Ingredients

For the friands:

1 1/5 cups / 150 g all-purpose flour

1 cup / 120 g almond flour

1 1/2 cups / 200 g powdered sugar

1 teaspoon orange zest

2 tablespoons baking powder

3.5 ounces / 100 g apple sauce

5.3 ounces / 150 g vegan butter

1 stalk of rhubarb, chopped

For the glaze:

1 cup + 3 tablespoons / 150 g icing sugar

1/2 teaspoon beetroot powder

1-2 teaspoons water, as needed

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F / 180 °C.

2. In a bowl combine flour, almond flour, powdered sugar, orange zest and baking powder. Add apple sauce and vegan butter and mix until smooth. Fill into friand cake molds (or use small muffin forms) and add a few chopped rhubarb pieces on top. Bake for about 20-25 minutes until edges are lightly golden brown.

3. In a bowl mix icing sugar, beetroot powder and water. Glaze your cakes. Decorate with cooked rhubarb, if desired. ENJOY!