This recipe for Sugar Free Keto Coconut Cookies is really a tasty one.
I like that it tastes sweet but, without adding a bunch of sugar to it!
Sugar Free Keto Coconut Cookies
This recipe reminds me a lot of my Sugar Free Keto Chocolate Covered Coconut Candy.
I think that is because both this recipe and that chocolate covered coconut candy recipe are both keto friendly and feature the great taste of coconut in them.
However, this recipe is clearly a cookie recipe.
I should say that it both tastes and looks like a cookie. You know what they say about walking and looking like a duck :).
This cookie recipe features both Almond Flour and Coconut Flour .
I have mentioned in the past that almond flour is just finely ground skinless almonds. There is only one ingredient in this gluten free and low carbohydrate flour and that ingredient is almonds.
Because almond flour is gluten free, in many recipes it will require some kind of a binding agent.
In this recipe we will be using an additional egg to serve as that binding agent. Almond flour also adds to the taste and the texture of a recipe such as this one.
People always ask me if your can substitute coconut flour for all purpose flour.
When it comes to replacing all purpose flour with coconut flour in baked recipes, you will need less of the coconut flour than your would need of the regular all purpose kind. This is because of the coconut flour will absorb liquids more efficiently than all purpose flour would. So, as a result, to balance out the ingredients in your recipe, less of the coconut flour is needed.
There are several methods that you can use to know how much coconut flour to use in a recipe when you are replacing all purpose flour.
The first method is to simply use trial and error when it comes to using the coconut flour and balancing it out with the liquid ingredients. Another way to is to use about 1/4th of what the flour amount would be, then increasingly add more to the mixing bowl if the liquids seem to be not getting absorbed. However, my personal favorite way to judge the amount of coconut flour that I will need is to look at the packaging for the suggested amount from the manufacturer of that specific coconut flour.
Here is what you need to know about coconut flour.
Coconut flour is made from a process of baking coconut meat, that has been separated from the milk, and then grounding it into ‘flour’. Because of its consistency, coconut flour can be used in recipes that may call for all purpose flour.
The good news about coconut flour is that it is plant based and friendly to Gluten Free, Vegan, Paleo, Keto and Organic recipes.
Coconut flour is also high in fiber and healthy fats as well as having protein in it. Unlike some other flour alternatives, coconut flour can be used to thicken gravy and soups.
Here are some tips for using coconut flour in this Sugar Free Keto Coconut Cookie recipe.
- I already mentioned that coconut flour is not a 1:1 substitute for all purpose flour. It is best to use 1/4 th of the needed amount of flour ( ie 1/4th of a cup to every cup) in a recipe and then increase it as needed.
- It is the fiber that is in coconut flour that causes it to absorb the liquids unlike any other kinds of flour can. As a result, the batter may be a bit harder to mix than with other kinds of flour.
- Adding eggs (additional to a normal recipe) is the perfect way to both add liquid and binding to a recipe
- Coconut flour can be refrigerated or frozen to make it last longer.
The absorption of liquid that comes coconut flour comes with a few other considerations.
Sifting coconut flour allows it to breath better when it is combined with other ingredients. Also, baked goods should not be stored in too tight of a container.
Here are some similar recipes that you may also like.
- Sugar Free Peanut Butter and Chocolate No Bake Cookies.
- The Best Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- Almond Crusted Low Carb Chicken.
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Sugar Free Keto Coconut Cookies
The recipe for Sugar Free Keto Coconut Cookies
As mentioned, this cookie recipe features both Almond Flour and Coconut Flour . You will also need unsweetened coconut flakes.
Feel free to add extra ingredients to make this recipe taste even better!
By ‘extra ingredients’ I am talking about adding 1/2-1 cup of Sugar Free Chocolate Chips or perhaps some chopped nuts.
What you will need to make this Sugar Free Keto Coconut Cookies
- Almond Flour – 1/4 cup.
- Coconut Flour– 6 tablespoons (.375 of a cup).
- Baking Soda– 1 teaspoon.
- Baking Powder– 1 teaspoon.
- Sugar Alternative– 3/4 cup
Please use a granular sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar. - Butter- 9 tablespoons. That is, 1 stick+ 1 tablespoon.
- Vanilla Extract– 1 teaspoon.
- Eggs- 3.
- Milk or Heavy Cream- 1 tablespoon.
- Unsweetened Coconut Flakes – 1/2 cup.
How to make Sugar Free Keto Coconut Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 325 and prep your cookie sheets with Parchment Paper .
- In a medium mixing bowl, use a fork to gently mix together your flours, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Next, in a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar alternative with the butter.
- For the next step, we will add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the mixing bowl. Do this by adding half of the dry ingredients at a time, stirring gently between additions. Then mix in the vanilla extract, eggs and milk (or heavy cream). Then fold in the coconut flakes by hand.
- Bake your cookies for 14-18 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
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You will like this delicious tasting and easy recipe for Sugar Free Keto Coconut Cookies which is also gluten free as well.
- ¼ cup Almond Flour
- 6 tbsp Coconut Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- ¾ cup Splenda
- 9 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tbsp Heavy Cream
- ½ cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
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Preheat your oven to 325 and prep your cookie sheets with Parchment Paper .
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In a mixing bowl, use a fork to gently mix together your flours, baking soda, and baking powder. Next, in a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar alternative with the butter.
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For the next step, we will add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the mixing bowl. Do this by adding half of the dry ingredients at a time, stirring gently between additions. Then mix in the vanilla extract, eggs and milk (or heavy cream). Then fold in the coconut flakes by hand.
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Bake your cookies for 14-18 minutes or until they turn golden brown
As mentioned, this cookie recipe features both Almond Flour and Coconut Flour . You will also need unsweetened coconut flakes.
Feel free to add extra ingredients to make this recipe taste even better!
By 'extra ingredients' I am talking about adding 1/2-1 cup of Sugar Free Chocolate Chips or perhaps some chopped nuts.
*Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used.
- see post for alternatives
Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
You will like this delicious tasting and easy recipe for Sugar Free Keto Coconut Cookies which is also gluten free as well.
Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
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Michele
I love your recipes and have tried several. My son is a type 1 diabetic and so I look for recipe that is sugar free. This recipe calls for milk which has a lot of sugar. Do you know if I could substitute almond milk? Thanks again.
TheSugarFreeDiva
Hi. You could try almond milk although, it may turn out a bit loose in texture. Heavy whipping cream is another option. Certainly trying an alternative such as almond milk may take a few tries and adjustments to get the results right. Thanks!