Cinnamon-Lemon Almond Meringue Bites
Cinnamon-Lemon Almond Meringue Bites are crisp at first bite with a tender, chewy center, highlighting toasted almond richness and a whisper of warm spice. Bright lemon zest lifts the sweetness, making each cookie feel light yet satisfying. Ideal for holiday platters or afternoon coffee, they bring nostalgic German bakery notes to any gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves36
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cinnamon-Lemon Almond Meringue Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 17
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour the cookie sheets.
- 2
In a large bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- 3
Gradually sprinkle in the sugar and continue whipping until the egg whites hold a stiff peak; this will take about 5 minutes.
- 4
Set aside about 1/2 cup of the egg whites.
- 5
Add the lemon zest and cinnamon to the remaining meringue, and fold in the almonds until evenly combined.
- 6
Drop spoonfuls of mounds onto the prepared baking sheets.
- 7
Top each cookie with a smaller dollop of the reserved meringue.
- 8
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.
- 9
Remove the cookies from the baking sheets and cool on wire racks.
- Calories 66.87 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 2.13 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 5.64 g 2%
- Total Fat 4.34 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.34 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 4.81 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.08 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 4.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 23.34 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.32 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 63.57 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
About This Recipe
Cinnamon Lemon Almond Meringue Bites is made with 5 ingredients and serves 36. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almonds, Dried Lemon Peel, Egg Whites, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 66.87 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cinnamon-Lemon Almond Meringue Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Dried Lemon Peel, Egg Whites, Ground Cinnamon, Powdered Sugar. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cinnamon-Lemon Almond Meringue Bites?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 66.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cinnamon-Lemon Almond Meringue Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Cinnamon-Lemon Almond Meringue Bites healthy?
- Cinnamon-Lemon Almond Meringue Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 26/100. Per serving, it provides 66.87 calories and 2.13 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus and Eggs, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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