Description
Soft and lightly crisp keto apple fritter cookies made with almond flour, warm cinnamon, and a sweet sugar-free glaze for a comforting low-carb treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup granulated keto sweetener
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely diced apple
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, granulated keto sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in the diced apple and chopped pecans if using.
- Scoop small portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Lightly flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk powdered keto sweetener, almond milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies before serving.
Notes
- Chopped walnuts can be used instead of pecans.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to enhance the warm spice flavor.
- Unsweetened shredded coconut can be added for extra texture.
- A small amount of sugar-free apple extract can boost apple flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days if longer storage is needed.
- Warm cookies in the microwave for 10–15 seconds if desired.
- Cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months and thawed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
