Cinnamon Cookies (Low-Carb, Almond & Coconut)
Looking for an easy sweets that fits your low carb cookies routine? This cinnamon cookies is naturally low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite low-carb recipes for anyone cutting carbs or following a keto or low-carb diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized. With just 1 g of carbs per serving, it fits easily into your daily carb budget.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time: 15 minutes prep, 11 minutes cook
- Servings: 2 (10 cookies)
- Carbs: 1 g per serving
- Diet: Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 95 g blanched ground almonds
- 20 g coconut flour
- 1 pinch vanilla
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 85 g butter
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 egg
- 75 g xylitol
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) convection. Line a tray with parchment paper.
- Knead 85 g butter, ground almonds, coconut flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, vanilla, 1/4 tsp cinnamon and 70 g xylitol into a dough.
- Form 10 equal balls, place on the paper and flatten into cookies. Bake 11 minutes at 350°F (180°C) convection.
- Mix 1/4 tsp cinnamon with 5 g xylitol and sprinkle over the finished cookies.
Tips & Variations
Not just for Christmas — cinnamon also gives the metabolism a little boost. Great with coffee.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
This recipe keeps carbohydrates low — just 1 g per serving — while delivering plenty of healthy fats and protein. Keeping carbs moderate helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which makes weight loss easier and prevents the energy crashes and cravings that come with high-carb meals. It’s also naturally gluten-free and grain-free, making it a great choice for anyone with gluten or lactose sensitivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe really low-carb?
Yes. Cinnamon Cookies contains just 1 g of carbs per serving — well within even a strict keto budget.
Can I meal-prep this recipe?
Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.
How many servings does this make?
This recipe makes 2 (10 cookies).
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