Keto Kourabiedes

Keto Kourabiedes are a delightful low-carb twist on the traditional Greek almond cookies, offering a rich, buttery flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. These cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings while adhering to a ketogenic diet.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 100 grams
• Unsalted butter - 50 grams, softened
• Erythritol - 30 grams (or to taste)
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Almond extract - 1/2 teaspoon
• Egg yolk - 1 large
• Baking powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Sliced almonds - 20 grams (for topping)
• Powdered erythritol - for dusting

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and erythritol, then cream them together until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
6. Shape the dough into small balls (about the size of a tablespoon) and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
7. Press a sliced almond into the center of each cookie.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before dusting with powdered erythritol.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 3 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 60 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.02 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbs, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.
• Contains healthy fats from almonds and butter, which can support heart health.

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