Ginger and Clove Keto Cookies Recipe
Ginger cookies, also known as ginger nut biscuits, make a delightful keto-friendly treat when you want something sweet without derailing your plan. Enjoying a few cookies now and then can help satisfy cravings and make a low-carb lifestyle feel less restrictive.
These cookies pair nicely with unsweetened coconut milk or any sugar-free milk alternative.
Ginger
Ginger likely originated on the Indian subcontinent, where ginger plants show the greatest genetic variation. It reached Europe via the spice trade by the first century AD and became widely used by the Romans. Today we’re fortunate to find ginger easily in supermarkets.
In many Western recipes ginger is used in sweet dishes such as ginger ale, gingerbread, ginger snaps and ginger biscuits, where its warm, spicy notes shine.
Similar To Ginger
Myoga (Zingiber mioga) is a related plant used in Japanese cuisine; the edible part is the flower bud, which offers a milder ginger-like flavor.
Cloves
Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum, native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia. They are an important spice in many cuisines and add warm, sweet, and slightly bitter depth to baked goods and savory dishes alike.
Cloves are a good source of manganese, a mineral that plays a role in blood sugar regulation and other metabolic processes. They are grown commercially in several countries and are available year-round.
Strange Fact: Clove oil can be used to anaesthetize fish and, at prolonged higher doses, is considered a humane means of euthanasia for aquatic animals.
Ginger and Clove Cookies
These keto ginger and clove cookies are simple to make, grain-free and low in carbs. They create a crunchy, warmly spiced biscuit that is perfect as an occasional snack.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups Almond flour
- 3 tbsp Erythritol (or preferred keto sweetener)
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (180°C). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In a bowl combine all dry ingredients: almond flour, erythritol, ground ginger, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
- In a separate bowl cream the butter briefly, then add the egg and vanilla. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 12–14 small balls, place on the prepared tray and gently press each ball flat with a fork.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned. Allow to cool, then store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
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