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Looking for sugar-free treats but tired of the same old recipes? Look no further than these Chewy Keto Almond Cookies!
Thanks to a secret ingredient, Allulose, and the magic of egg whites, these cookies are not only low-carb, but also irresistibly soft and chewy. Don't skip the lemon juice or cream of tartar, as they act as stabilizers for the egg whites and ensure the perfect texture.
And for an extra pop of flavor, these cookies are infused with both vanilla and almond extracts. Just be sure to use a light hand with the almond extract, as it can easily overpower the other flavors. Whether follow a keto diet or are just looking for a delicious guilt-free dessert, these Chewy Keto Almond Cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Recipe Tips
This recipe only uses egg whites. You can reserve the yolks for another recipe. Here are a few tips on how you can use leftover egg yolks:
Serve these keto cookies with a cup of tea, coffee, Mocha, Hot Chocolate or Chocolate Milk.
Can't eat almonds? Use an equivalent amount of flaked coconut (large unsweetened coconut chips), ideally lightly toasted). You can also skip the almond extract and use coconut extract instead. This will make the cookies nut-free!
If you prefer a crunchier cookie, you could substitute erythritol for allulose. However, recent studies have linked erythritol to increased blood clotting and potentially increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), so beware if you're using this sweetener often.
To learn more and decide whether you want to use it, I recommend this podcast which offers a balanced breakdown of the study. (Note: Being genetically prone to blood clots, I chose to avoid using Erythritol.)
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Hands-on Overall
Serving size cookie
Nutritional values (per serving, cookie)
Net carbs1.3 grams
Protein5.3 grams
Fat9 grams
Calories109 kcal
Calories from carbs 5%, protein 20%, fat 75%
Total carbs2.9 gramsFiber1.6 gramsSugars0.6 gramsSaturated fat1.1 gramsSodium37 mg(2% RDA)Magnesium38 mg(10% RDA)Potassium116 mg(6% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 10 cookies)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 140 °C/ 285 °F (fan assisted), or 160 °C/ 320 °F (conventional).
- Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks. Reserve the yolks for another recipe (see recipe tips). Use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites with lemon juice (or cream of tartar) and salt until soft peaks form.
- Add the sweetener, vanilla and almond extract and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Using a rubber spatula, sift in in the almond flour and gently fold in. Be careful not to deflate the egg whites.
- Finally, fold in the almond flakes (or slivered almonds).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicon mat. Spoon the mixture on the baking sheet, creating 10 mounds and leaving at least an inch (2.5 cm) between each.
- Place in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway to ensure even browning.
- Remove the tray from the oven and let the cookies cool down before serving.
- To store, let them cool down completely and store them loosely covered with a kitchen towel at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 6 months.
Ingredient nutritional breakdown (per serving, cookie)
| Net carbs | Protein | Fat | Calories |
|---|
| Egg, whole, fresh, raw (free-range or organic eggs) |
| 0.1 g | 1.9 g | 1.4 g | 21 kcal |
| Lemon juice, fresh |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Salt, sea salt |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Allulose, natural low-carb sweetener |
| 0.3 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Vanilla extract, sugar-free, alcohol-based |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Natural extract, sugar-free (maple, peppermint, almond, orange, lemon, coconut, cherry, etc.) |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Almonds, nuts (flaked, sliced) |
| 0.9 g | 3.4 g | 7.6 g | 85 kcal |
| Total per serving, cookie |
| 1.3 g | 5.3 g | 9 g | 109 kcal |
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