Diabetic-Friendly Gingerbread Cookies
Grab a low-sugar, low-carb gingerbread cookie that won't spike your sugar but has the same holiday taste as the original.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups almond flour plus extra for rolling
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 1 tsp xanthan gum optional, for better rolling and texture
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened use coconut oil for dairy-free
- ¼ cup granular monk fruit sweetner or erythritol
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup molasses use blackstrap molasses for lower sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum (if using), baking soda, spices (ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves), and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and monk fruit sweetener until fluffy.
- Add the egg, applesauce, molasses, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- If the dough feels too sticky, add a little more almond flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight). This makes it easier to roll out and shape.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Dust your work surface and rolling pin with almond flour. Roll out the dough to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Use gingerbread man cookie cutters to cut out shapes, and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are firm and slightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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You can store your gingerbread cookies for up to a week in an airtight container, however, that may change depending on if your cookies are iced and what icing you used. If you're looking for a diabetic-friendly icing recipe, click here!
Tips for Diabetic-Friendly Gingerbread Men:
- Molasses Balance: Molasses is used sparingly (just 1 tbsp for the entire batch) to keep the sugar content low but still provide that traditional flavor.
- Texture Tips: Almond and coconut flour create a slightly more delicate cookie; chilling the dough ensures it holds its shape during baking.
- Portion Size: Make smaller gingerbread men for naturally lower-carb servings.