Mantecados are a traditional sweet that can’t be missing from our tables, but this version with spelt flour and Stevia1:3 gives it a much healthier, more digestible twist. By using extra virgin olive oil instead of animal fats and eliminating refined sugar, we get an exquisite, crisp, and aromatic bite that respects the essence of this classic dessert while caring for our well-being.
Estimated time: 41 minutes.
Difficulty: ⭐⭐.
Servings: 4 people.
Number of people and some extra details:
This recipe yields about 4 servings (approximately 16-20 mantecados). By using spelt flour, we get a more rustic flavor and better digestive tolerance than with regular wheat. Thanks to Stevia1:3, we keep the characteristic sweetness while significantly reducing the glycemic impact.
Ingredients
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350g whole spelt flour.
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100ml extra virgin olive oil.
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100ml white wine (or grape must if you prefer it alcohol-free).
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25g Stevia1:3.
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1 packet (17g) of Baking powder.
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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Sesame seeds for decorating.
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A pinch of Bonsalt .
Nutrition Analysis and Total Macros
Understanding what we eat is vital. Here is the breakdown of macronutrients per serving and the product information sheet for our products.
| Category | Nutrient / Component | Amount (per serving) | Benefit and Source |
| Macronutrients | Proteins | 9.5g | Muscle maintenance |
| Healthy Fats | 28.4g | Lasting energy | |
| Carbohydrates | 36.2g | Slow-release energy | |
| Key Minerals | Potassium | 185.0mg | Muscle function (Bonsalt) |
| Sodium (Bonsalt 0%) | 0.0mg | Cardiovascular health | |
| Vitamins and Other | Dietary Fiber | 5.4g | Digestive health |
| Calories | 436.7 kcal | Total energy per serving |
Step-by-Step Professional Preparation
1. Prepare the liquids:
In a large bowl, mix the extra virgin olive oil with the white wine and Stevia1:3. Beat lightly with a whisk until the mixture is combined.
2. Mix the dry ingredients:
In another bowl, combine the whole spelt flour, the packet of Baking powder, the cinnamon, and the pinch of Bonsalt . This dry mixture will provide the structure and the organic rise needed to make the mantecado light.
3. Kneading and shaping:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, kneading first with a spoon and then with your hands until you have a dough that doesn’t stick. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin to a thickness of about 1.5 cm and cut the mantecados with a round cutter or a small glass.
4. Final baking:
Place the mantecados on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and sprinkle the sesame seeds on top, pressing lightly so they stick. Bake at 180ºC for about 20-25 minutes or until you see the edges start to brown.
These wine and spelt mantecados are ideal for enjoying at a special snack time. Go ahead and make them with friends and surprise them with a reinvented, healthy traditional sweet!
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