Goji berries bear a heavy burden. Always a “superfood” first, their natural charm beyond the realm of health and wellness is all too often overlooked. Antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals are the headlining features, as if the tiny red berries were merely pills found growing in shrubs. Set all that hype aside and they become far more interesting.

Without the nutritional resume leading the conversation, goji berries become a worthy staple for any recipe where you would reach for dried fruit. Gently sweet with a faint herbal edge and punchy, tart finish, cranberries would be the closest comparison, though that gap is considerable. Chewy and dense, a bit of baking helps reveal their softer side.

Folded into biscotti, they create small pockets of toothsome tartness that punctuate the crunchy cookie at random. That element of surprise is part of the appeal; for such a restrained, understated treat, anything to shake up the status quo is a welcome change of pace. Threads of fresh orange zest weave through the dough, playing off those tangy nightshades in a higher, harmonious pitch. Finally, each biscotto is dipped lightly, just enough to barely coat the bottom with a thin, crisp shell of dark chocolate. It doesn’t carry far enough to overwhelm, only introducing a hint of contrasting richness.

Goji berries, freed from their usual medicinal trappings, fit easily into a sweeter framing. Doing the steady work that good dried fruit is meant to do, cutting through sugar with a measured tartness, and lending texture where it counts, they’re remarkably unremarkable, given all the buzz they generate. In a cookie that’s equally humble and structurally straightforward, those small contrasts matter. That’s more than enough to justify keeping them in regular rotation.

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Yield: Makes 12 - 15 Biscotti

Goji Berry Biscotti

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More than just a nutritional "superfood," goji berries are also super delicious! Folded into crunchy biscotti with notes of ginger and orange, a final dip into dark chocolate puts them over the top for an elegant yet decadent sweet treat.

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Vegan Butter
• 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Ground Flaxseeds
• 2 Tablespoons Water
• 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest
• 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
• 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 Cup Goji Berries
• 1/4 Cup Orange Juice
• 4 Ounces (About 3/4 Cup) Dark Chocolate Chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
   
2. Cream the vegan butter in your mixer, beating until light and fluffy. Add in the sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
   
3. Separately, stir the flaxseeds together with the water to form a paste. Add to the mixer and thoroughly blend. Toss in the orange zest and ginger and mix again. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing lightly until relatively combined.
   
4. Continuing with the mixer on a slow speed, sprinkle in the goji berries, and slowly drizzle the orange juice into the mixture until it just comes together in a cohesive ball.
   
5. Shape the resulting dough into a long, skinny rectangle, about 1 inch tall and 2 inches wide; the length isn’t so critical. Place it onto your prepared baking sheet and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. The top of the biscotti loaf should be lightly browned, but don’t panic if it seems a little bit soft and bread-like on the inside.
   
6. Cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing, using a very sharp knife to cut horizontally into pieces that are about 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick. Lay the slices down flat on one of the cut sides on the baking sheet and return the biscotti to the oven for another 10 minutes.
   
7. Flip them over onto the opposite side and bake for another 10 minutes. Allow the biscotti to cool completely.
   
8. Place the chocolate in a relatively shallow, microwave-safe dish that can accommodate the full length of the cookies. In the microwave, heat your chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each period until completely smooth.
   
9. Dip each biscotto into the chocolate and place it back on a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Allow the chocolate to fully set before enjoying.

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  Navitas Organics Goji Berries
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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

15

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 311Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 178mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 3gSugar: 20gProtein: 5g

All nutritional information presented within this site are intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information on BitterSweetBlog.com should only be used as a general guideline. This information is provided as a courtesy and there is no guarantee that the information will be completely accurate. Even though I try to provide accurate nutritional information to the best of my ability, these figures should still be considered estimations.