Keto Walnut Cookies
Sugar free, low carb and gluten free cookie heaven: keto walnut cookies are a super healthy take on the Italian classic Dolci di Noci.
Servings: 16
Calories: 75kcal
Ingredients
- 175 g / a generous 1 ½ cups coarsely ground walnuts
- 1 medium egg or 1 large egg white
- 25 g / 2 heaped tablespoons powdered sweetener or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 Celsius / 350 F electric or 160C / 320F fan.
- Beat the egg with the sweetener and cinnamon until smooth.
- Stir in the ground walnuts. Taste and add more sweetener if preferred.
- Form cookie dough balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
0.8g net carbs per cookie. Makes 16 cookies.
Using a medium egg or a large egg white both work. The whole egg version tastes richer, the egg white version is crispier.
You can use pecans, almonds and hazelnuts as well. Option to add 1 tablespoon of butter, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Suitable for freezing. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 14g | Calories: 75kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 1.5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 0.3g